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Community Turns Out To Raise Money For Young Girl

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Bryan Monaghan

Story Created: May 12, 2008 at 8:32 PM EST

Story Updated: May 13, 2008 at 10:35 AM EST

Five year old Caroline O'Neil was recently diagnosed with a form of soft-tissue cancer, and her parents needed a way to pay for her treatments. Caroline's mother Cathy is a teacher at Eden Park Elementary School in Cranston, so teachers from that and another Cranston school got together and worked for free at a local fast-food restaurant to raise money. The local McDonald's contributed 40% of its total sales to the O'Neil family.

ABC 6 News Anchor Paul Mueller has more on this inspiring story.

Tuesday, May 13 at 7:51 PM Joan Higgins wrote ...

Thank you for covering such a worthwhile cause. It truly was inspiring to see the generosity as well as the kindness of friends and strangers! Caroline is one brave and special little girl!Thank you for letting her story be heard. Joan Higgins (Eden Park School)Cranston, RI

Tuesday, May 13 at 10:11 AM Christine Palmieri wrote ...

What a great job you did to cover this story. It's amazing to see the kindness in people, when needed. Thanks! Auntie Chris

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