12-Year-Old's Ice Cream Stand Fundraiser

SOURCE apnews.com
A 12-year-old boy's homemade ice cream stand was shut down by the town due to health code violations, but he turned it into a fundraiser for his brother's special needs hockey team, raising over $20,000 with the help of local businesses.

Key Points

  • Stand shut down for health code violations
  • Fundraiser for Boston Bear Cubs hockey team
  • Community support and donations exceeded expectations

Pros

  • Raised over $20,000 for a special needs hockey team
  • Community came together to support the cause

Cons

  • Stand was shut down due to health code violations