Fairfield Kids Squeeze Funds for Charity

Isabelle Burdo, Carly Sappern, Katherine Luttmann and Sydney Nelson brought out a time-honored suburban tradition last weekend — the lemonade stand. But the Fairfield sixth-graders weren’t selling sugary drinks for their own benefit. Their makeshift business along Fairfield Beach Road was aimed at helping kids in Bridgeport discover a new sport.

The girls said their profits would go to Bridgeport Youth Tennis, a nonprofit group that builds support for the sport in Connecticut’s largest city. The entrepreneurs were inspired by Katherine’s mother, who works for the United States Tennis Association, a sponsor of Bridgeport Youth Tennis. The girls say they’ll be out throughout the summer to help to raise money for the cause.

Know of any kids volunteering around Fairfield? Send photos and information to gcanuel@mainstreetconnect.us.

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