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Boy Sells Lemonade To Pay His Own Medical Bills

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Published 08:45 2 Aug 2022 GMT+1

Boy Sells Lemonade To Pay His Own Medical Bills

Teddy Counihan was riding his bike around his neighbourhood when he was hit by a car

Emily Brown

Emily Brown

An 11-year-old boy in the United States has started selling lemonade to help cover the cost of his medical bills after getting hit by a car.

Teddy Counihan, of Locust Grove, Georgia, was riding his bike around his neighbourhood the day after Mother's Day when he was struck by the vehicle.

The incident, which took place just months after Teddy's mother had passed away, left him suffering a skull fracture, broken tibia, fibula and road rash.

Teddy began selling lemonade to help cover his medical bills.
David Izquierdo Roger/Alamy Stock Photo

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Teddy was taken to hospital for treatment, with images shared by the family showing him with a neck brace and oxygen tube, and though he's now back on his feet he told Fox5 News he's 'still a little sore after walking a bit during the day'.

His father, Theodore Counihan, told the outlet Teddy's bike was 'really wedged up under the front of the car', adding: "She hit him really good. It's been a chain of events for sure, and I'm very happy he's here with us."

Teddy's injuries combined with rehabilitation and surgeries mean he hasn't been able to spend his summer riding around on his bike, and with medical bills racking up he decided to begin a new venture.

"We needed to make up an idea to raise money for the hospital bills," Teddy explained.

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The 11-year-old has started serving up glasses of refreshing lemonade to customers who pass by his home, with word spreading fast to locals in the area, around 36 miles south of Atlanta.

Teddy says he is still sore when walking after his accident.
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One resident, Joe List, explained: "I saw it pop up on my phone. I said it's just around the corner, let's go."

Teddy has even sold lemonade to Locust Grove police as the community rallies around him, though his family have also started an online fundraiser for those who aren't able to visit his lemonade stand.

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A post on the GoFundMe page reads: "Hi my name is Ted, My son is 11 years old and was hit by a car. He has a broken tibula and fibula. He also has a skull fracture and road rash. His Mom passed away last October so times are tough right now. We are facing alot [sic] of hospital bills and everything helps."

The GoFundMe page has so far raised more than $10,000, surpassing the halfway point to its goal of $20,000. It's unclear whether the family have insurance to help reduce the costs of Teddy's care.

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Featured Image Credit: GoFundMe/Fox 5 News

Topics: US News, Health, Food and Drink, Viral

Emily Brown
Emily Brown

Emily Brown is UNILAD Editorial Lead at LADbible Group. She first began delivering news when she was just 11 years old - with a paper route - before graduating with a BA Hons in English Language in the Media from Lancaster University. Emily joined UNILAD in 2018 to cover breaking news, trending stories and longer form features. She went on to become Community Desk Lead, commissioning and writing human interest stories from across the globe, before moving to the role of Editorial Lead. Emily now works alongside the UNILAD Editor to ensure the page delivers accurate, interesting and high quality content.

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