8-year-old raises money for mental health awareness with lemonade stand after dad dies by suicide
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Kyleigh Brunette is your typical eight-year-old girl. She enjoys sports, playing with her siblings, and loves her family. But what you might not know is that at just six years old, her world came to a halt after her dad, 32-year-old Jordon Wakefield, died by suicide.It wasn't until a couple of months ago that Kyleigh learned what actually happened from her mom.
"We wanted to raise the money in honor of my dad so that no other kid would have to go through losing a parent," said Kyleigh. "After everything she's been through, to come out on top and to use it to push her and drive her further. That's just, it's amazing," said Kyleigh's mom, Brittany Brunette-Thimmesch.
In total, Kyleigh ended up raising $800 for mental health awareness. On Wednesday, she took her initiative a step further by driving to the Mental Health America organization in Sheboygan to surprise the non-profit with a donation. "I am so proud of her. She is the most incredible, most incredible eight-year-old I could've ever asked for," said Brittany."I miss my dad a lot and I can't wait to see him again soon," said Kyleigh.This story was originally published by TMJ4 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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