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Boston Community Rallies to Raise $20K for Disabled Hockey Team

Fundraiser gains momentum after town officials shut down boy's ice cream stand over health code violation.

  • 12-year-old Danny Doherty started an ice cream stand to support his brother's hockey team.
  • Town officials shut down the stand due to a Massachusetts Food Code violation.
  • Community members responded by organizing fundraisers, raising $20,000 for the team.
  • The hockey team, Boston Bear Cubs, supports players with physical and developmental disabilities.
  • Town officials reported receiving threats and hate mail following the shutdown.
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