Hot Cocoa For A Friend

Tristan Regini and his hot cocoa stand in front of his home.

More than a year ago Cade Humphreys, age eight, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Since receiving surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy at CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF COLORADO, Cade has had no signs of the cancer that was found, according to his parents.

During that time span, Cade had one very special worried, but now grateful, friend. Tristan Regini, also eight years old, wanted to do something special for his friend, Cade, and the place that had helped his friend heal. So, he set up a hot cocoa stand to raise money for the hospital.



Starting on February 28, the stand was set up in front of his home in Denver. Even through some very frigid temperatures, Tristan persisted. He was selling a cup of hot cocoa for $1, with marshmallows added for $2. The drinks were especially sweet; they were for a worthy cause, after all.

Why did he do this? Tristan said, "The Children's Hospital saved [Cade's] life, so now I'm trying to sponsor it even more." Tristan accomplished his goal, to the tune of $3.000 in sales, donations, and pledges. His friend, Cade, even put in an appearance at the hot cocoa stand, standing right next to his buddy. Cade got to talking about Tristan's fundraising efforts, "I thought that was so amazing. He's one of my best friends. He has spread the word. It was amazing. It makes me feel good."

So far, besides the money Tristan has raised, the hospital has also received donations from people around the country, who were inspired by the boy raising money for his friend. Cary Larger, senior vice president of community fundraising for the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, said, "Each gift, whether large or small, is an investment in a child's healthy future and this gift is particularly meaningful because it demonstrates the youngest members of our community giving to enhance the hospital experience for his peers." From all of us who know of your deeds, thank you, Tristan and Cade.

Cade (in red hat) joins Tristan at the hot cocoa stand.

Thanks for the information provided by this Huffington Post article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/10/tristan-regini-hot-chocolate_n_6818340.html?utm_hp_ref=good-news; and this article from 9news: http://www.9news.com/story/news/features/2015/03/08/boys-hot-cocoa-stand-raises-thousands-for-childrens-hospital/24620263/.

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