In Norwood, Massachusetts, 12-year-old Danny Doherty set up a homemade ice cream stand to raise money for the Boston Bear Cubs, a hockey team for children with physical and developmental disabilities, including his brother. But after only a few days in business and with just 20 customers, Doherty received a letter from the city council ordering him to close the stand, saying it violated state health regulations that allow the sale of lemonade and homemade treats, but not homemade ice cream. So Doherty began giving away the ice cream and accepting donations for the team. Word of his fight with city hall spread, and he quickly raised $1,000. Other businesses heard about his efforts and started their own fundraisers for the team. Meanwhile, city officials say they only shut down the ice cream stand after receiving complaints. They also maintain that they had legitimate concerns, since homemade ice cream could be contaminated with bacteria.
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