Boy Donates All $15,000 In County Fair Winnings To Children's Hospital

August 20, 2019

A 7th grader in Ohio decided to donate all of his livestock premiums from a county fair to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an amount which totaled $15,000.

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Diesel Pippert / Credit: Western Reserve Schools

Diesel Pippert, a student at Western Reserve Local Schools, was called a "hero" by the school district after he donated all his profits from the Huron County Fair’s animal sale.

"A young man lives amongst us who should be an example to us all. WR 7th grader Diesel Pippert donated all of his livestock premiums to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today at the Huron County Fair large animal sale," Western Reserve Schools wrote in a post on Facebook.

"His donation of $15,000 will help to find cures for young children and save lives. Diesel, you are a hero!"

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