A 12‑year‑old metro Atlanta boy is inspiring the country after a simple lemonade stand turned into a massive fundraiser for cancer research. Rowan Rieve, who’s been battling brain tumors since 2021, raised $22.25 to help other kids at the hospital where he’s treated. His small act of kindness spread online, with people matching his donation — and then an anonymous donor stepped in with a stunning $100‑thousand gift.
Rowan’s doctor says the outpouring shows just how much this young man inspires others. First diagnosed at age eight, Rowan has endured surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, but says the hospital needed the money more than he did. Supporters can still match his original $22.25 through Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.