Second-graders set up lemonade stand to fund treatment for teacher's dog
A second-grade class's lemonade stand is making serious bank — for the best, cuddliest cause.
Jennifer Marion, a second-grade teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina, adopted rescue dog Pearl in 2015. A year later, Pearl, who had always struggled with poor health, was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which means she lacks the digestive enzymes necessary to break down food.
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After her diagnosis, Pearl had a long stay in the ICU at North Carolina State Veterinary Hospital to regain her strength. That visit alone cost $10,000.
Marion took several days off work to watch over Pearl during her treatment. During Marion's absence, five students decided they wanted to help their teacher out.
So they opened a lemonade stand, and sold cold drinks and baked goods to raise money for Pearl's medical bills.
The stand was also decorated with sunflowers: a major key to success.
The students raised a contribution of over $120 — impressive haul for a lemonade stand. (We're guessing the average lemonade stand makes, like, $10? $12?)
"It feels really good to help dogs," one of the students told a local CBS affiliate.
Since she last left the ICU, Pearl has gained a remarkable 10 pounds, and is able to play outside in the sun.
She also loves to ride around in her cool stroller, because why wouldn't she?
Pearl still has around 20 pounds to go before she's up to a normal weight. But in the meantime — with the help of her her second-grader friends — she'll continue to #FightLikeAPearl.
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Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.
