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The Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS) shares that a little girl, named Abby, donates all her lemonade stand money to the animal shelter.
On August 29, Kent County Animal Shelter shared Abby’s note with the caption, “This wonderful little girl sold lemonade to raise money for the shelter.”
In the note written by Abby herself, she said, “I had a lemonade stand and earned $80 plus some change and my parents matched it so over $160 dollars are going to the animals.”
She continued, “Maybe you can buy a toy or something for them.”
Later that day, the animal shelter shared that with Abby’s donation, they were able to buy toys and treats for the dogs and cats at the shelter.
“We are always honored when anyone chooses to donate to KCAS,” the animal shelter wrote. “It is even more remarkable when a child does something so selfless and gives their hard-earned money to others in need.”
KCAS also thanks Abby’s parents in the follow-up post saying, “We also want to thank her parents for instilling the importance of giving back to your community and offering to match their child’s donation.”
The “special donation” went viral and started a ripple effect in the community that had others making donations to the animal shelter to match Abby’s donation or donate in the little girl’s honor.
“This single gift has also started a tremendous ripple effect,” KCAS wrote. The animal shelter further reveals that after the day of Abby’s donation, they have received over $700 in donations.
And even after almost two weeks of Abby’s donation, KCAS continues to receive donations from the community.
On September 10, the animal shelter reveals, “We received quite a large Amazon shipment today with notes stating it was a forward of kindness inspired by Abby raising money for KCAS at a lemonade stand, which her parents had matched.”
They also shared that since the original post of Abby’s donation was shared, the animal shelter has received over $3000 donations.
KCAS wrote, “We can’t believe how inspired, generous and supportive people have been since hearing this story.”
A user wrote, “She is emulating “be the change you’d like to see in the world “. Beautiful.”
While another wrote, “This is so incredible to see, I hope Abby one day realizes just how much of an impact her kindness led to.”
