In the wake of tragic events last week in Dallas, two little girls decided to do everything they could to make a difference. Lauren Roach, 12, and Landry Nelon, 11, set up a lemonade stand last Friday in hopes of raising $100 to donate to the fallen officer’s families.
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But within minutes of setting up their station, the girls were shocked when they far surpassed their goal. Friday was so successful they they decided to keep it up through the weekend, enlisting their friends, Emmy and Lily Roberts to help out.
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“It felt really good to know I was making a difference and that almost all of Dallas was doing the same,” Lauren told TODAY. “So many people wanted to help and even if they didn’t have time to stop, a lot would hand us money through their window.”
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“Most people happened to be driving by, but once word spread on social media, we saw all types of people, ranging from college students and yard workers to someone who drove 30 minutes just to drop off money,” Tracey Roach, Lauren’s mom, told TODAY.
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They kept the shop open through the weekend, and were able to donate an astounding $10,000 to the Dallas Police Department on Monday.
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Kimberly Nelon
“It was an overwhelming feeling to see all these people come out, especially after all the tragedy our community has faced in recent days,” Roach said.
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After such a tragic week for the Dallas Police Department, knowing that these girls and hundreds of others were behind them must have meant the world. Here’s to our men and women in blue!
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