Accross the Bridge, a Hero

Fairhaven, MA - Lily Frank, an eight year old and third-grader at Rogers School, set up a lemonade stand to raise $250 for The Smile Train.

The Smile Train is an organization that funds surgery for children with cleft palates and lips in financially poor countries in Asia. It's a hard life for those afflicted with this condition. Due to their appearance, these kids are often not allowed to attend school or even find a job. The cost of corrective surgery for one child is $250. Check out their website at www.smiletrain.org.

Lily's mom, Meg Frank says she gave Lily information about this group and "she decided on her own to make a difference." She saw people that need help and did what she could with what she had. She made some posters and set up a lemonade stand. Simple. She raised $200 and her mom offered up the rest. Kudos, Meg for good parenting!

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