12 Year Old Boy Raises $1000 for BAF

We've got a very heartwarming update about Jonathan Bunzey - the 12 year boy from Raleigh who set up a lemonaid stand this past weekend in Raleigh to raise money for the BAF. Jonathan had initially set a target of $400, but by the end of the day, about $1000 had been raised.

Jonathan's mother commented to the Raleigh News & Observer that it was a "way for him to give back" to the foundation. The BAF provides Jonathan with an interpreter so that he can attend summer camp.

Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker declared this past Saturday as Jonathan Bunzey day to honor the young man's achievements.

You can read more about Jonathan's fundraiser at the Raleigh News & Observer and the BAF's website. Here's a snippet of the N&O article published today:

At the end of his six-hour shift, Jonathan had more than $1,000 for a cause near and dear to him.

Proceeds go to the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, which was co-founded by "American Idol" star and Raleigh favorite Clay Aiken, to help children with special needs. The foundation provides an interpreter for Jonathan so he can attend summer camps.

Jonathan set a goal of raising $400, so the final tally was a pleasant surprise. "Wow," Jonathan said through sign language as his mother interpreted.

One person slipped in a $100 bill.

Fundraising is nothing new for Jonathan, a bubbly youngster who likes to play basketball and jump on the trampoline. He was recently honored with the Bubel/Aiken Foundation's Champion of Change youth award for his work.