Youngster raises money against cancer
July 29, 2010 · 5:13 PM
When 7-year-old Bryce Smithlin lost his friend and neighbor Floyd Orum to cancer, he sprang into action to fight back.
Standing in front of his home with a sign calling for donations in Floyd's memory to be donated to Relay For Life.
Smithlin said he stood outside for a short time before realizing his sign probably wasn't large enough to draw attention. He went back to the drawing board, created a larger sign and made calls.
This time, donations began to arrive.
People who made a donation received a cookie, which Smithlin advertised on the sign. The cookie isn't just a delicious incentive, but a way to honor Orum's memory. Orum would often share cookies with his young friend while they spent time together enjoying activities like riding Orum's tractor.
Smithlin collected about $123 in cash and stored it in a jar. He presented the money in a more convenient form, he said.
"I turned it into a check," Smithlin said.
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