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An 11-year-old Texas boy sold 700 Pokémon cards and toys, raising $20k+ for heart disease research

In an inspiring display of generosity, Texas schoolboy Ryan Ragsdale, age 11, has successfully raised over $20,000 for charity through selling his toys and other items. Since the tender age of five, Ryan has organized fundraisers via the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge, contributing to children battling heart defects. His creative fundraising methods include selling Pokémon cards, unique hand-painted rocks, and a collection of jokes.