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Meet Ryan Ragsdale, the 11-Year-Old Texas Boy Raising $20,000 for Heart Research
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What Happened?
Ryan Ragsdale, an 11-year-old from Texas, has raised over $20,000 for heart research by selling toys and hand-painted rocks over six years. He began fundraising at age five.
Key points
- Ryan Ragsdale is a fifth-grader at Lorena Elementary School.
- He started fundraising at age five through the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge.
- Ryan has sold about 700 Pokémon cards and other toys over six years.
- His biggest single sale was a family pitching machine for $50.
- Ryan collects and paints rocks, giving each buyer a joke.
- He aims to raise more money each year for children with heart defects.
Key insights
- Ryan's fundraising efforts could inspire other children to engage in charitable activities.
- His approach of selling personal items demonstrates creativity in fundraising.
- The ongoing support from family and community emphasizes the collective effort in charitable work.
Why it matters
Ryan's efforts highlight the importance of youth involvement in charitable causes.
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Ryan Ragsdale· PersonAmerican Heart Association· OrganizationTexas· StateLorena Elementary School· Organization
Source
Times of India
