In Norwood, Massachusetts, 12-year-old Danny Doherty set up a homemade ice cream stand to raise money for the Boston Bear Cubs, a hockey team for children with physical and developmental disabilities, including his brother. However, after a few days of operation and only 20 customers, Doherty received a letter from the city Board of Health instructing him to close the stand. The city claimed he was violating state health regulations that permit the sale of lemonade and homemade baked goods but not homemade ice cream. In response, Doherty decided to give away the ice cream for free while accepting donations for the team. News of his situation spread, and he managed to raise $1,000. Other local businesses became aware of his efforts and initiated their own fundraising activities for the team. City officials stated that they closed the stand due to complaints and expressed concerns about potential bacterial contamination in homemade ice cream.
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