Katherine's Lemonade Benefits Hospital, Food Drive

When Katherine Weber is asked what she did this summer, she'll have a pretty cool story to share.

Cool—and refreshing.

The 6-year-old set up a lemonade stand during the August First Friday celebration in downtown .

Katherine also baked cookies with the help of her mom, Erin, and sold them at the stand, too.

Katherine's grandmother, said Katherine's efforts have been a year in the plans for the determined young girl. Her vision came to life in front of on August 3.

All told, Katherine sold six gallons of lemonade and five dozen cookies, Fitzgerald told in an email. The money raised went to two causes near and dear to Katherine's heart.

has treated both of her grandfathers during serious, acute illnesses in recent years. For that, she felt compelled to give back.

Katherine has also helped family members when they volunteer at the 's  in . Her lemonade stand didn't just serve the customers at First Friday, it helped served those in need.

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