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Ten-year-old Raises Funds for K-9 Unit Adapted from stories in the Omaha World Herald Written by David DeFord Grand Island, Nebraska ten-year-old Annie Tacha wanted to raise $1,000 to help the Hall County Sheriff's K-9 unit purchase a bulletproof vest. Chief Deputy Chris Rea asked her to consider raising $5,000 for a new dog. Their 12-year-old service dog, Ringo, had retired, and their other, Brix, had developed cancer. Annie decided to raise enough money for the dog and the vest. Through car washes, walking dogs, and talking to reporters, she has now raised more that $14,000! This money will be used to purchase two dogs. Through her efforts, Annie has inspired other children to raise funds. One unnamed girl brought in $20.50 that she had raised at her lemonade stand. Oftentimes in our lives, we see a need in our community, and hope that the government, or some other person will step up and satisfy it. We look to others to seize the challenge, take the risk, and make the effort. Annie Tacha is a wonderful example of a 10-year-old who decided to make a difference. Her courageous and caring effort not only satisfied the canine unit's need, but inspired an entire community. We all have the goodness in us to do similar acts of heroism. Ours may not be as dramatic--but they may be needed as much. Let's all look around us, find needs that should be satisfied, hurts that can be healed, and lowered countenances that can be lifted up. Related Quotes: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill .