An Analysis Of Addison's Surgery

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The average nine year old girl is busy playing dolls or enjoying video games. That is not the case with Addison Witulski who lives in Hobbs, New Mexico. Addison and her friends, Erika and Emily Borden, have done something special. They are helping Addison’s family, but especially her little brother, Caden. You see, Caden is scheduled for heart surgery this coming July in Houston.
Kim Allred is Addison’s grandmother and guardian. Addison probably overheard a conversation Kim had with other family members about the upcoming surgery and how they would get to Houston. Addison and her friends decided to do something to help. The three young girls set up a lemonade stand, http://www.newswest9.com/story/32149675/nine-year-old-kicks-off-lemonade-stand-for-brothers-heart-surgery

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