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8-Year-Old Girl's Birthday Wish Prompts Huge Donation Drive
8-Year-Old Girl's Birthday Wish Prompts Huge Donation Drive
By Katy Blakey
Published at 10:22 AM CDT on Jul 11, 2018 | Updated at 10:35 AM CDT on Jul 11, 2018
When Adisynn Kiker turned 8-years-old last week, she didn’t ask for her toys. Instead, she asked family and friends to donate food to pets in need.
Her birthday wish hit Facebook and spread throughout her community, prompting dozens of businesses and people to donate more than 12,000 pounds of dog and cat food in just a few days to the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake.
The shelter’s president, Lanette Ainsworth, said they are incredibly appreciative of Adisynn’s good deed and the many people who helped fulfill her birthday wish.
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By Katy Blakey
Published at 10:22 AM CDT on Jul 11, 2018 | Updated at 10:35 AM CDT on Jul 11, 2018
When Adisynn Kiker turned 8-years-old last week, she didn’t ask for her toys. Instead, she asked family and friends to donate food to pets in need.
Her birthday wish hit Facebook and spread throughout her community, prompting dozens of businesses and people to donate more than 12,000 pounds of dog and cat food in just a few days to the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake.
The shelter’s president, Lanette Ainsworth, said they are incredibly appreciative of Adisynn’s good deed and the many people who helped fulfill her birthday wish.
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and their innate compassion.... 
