Content Preview
Newsday 7 day/Optimum Online® subscribers click here for full access
Not a Newsday or Optimum Online® subscriber? Click here
LI philanthropist, 11, honored by Bank of America
Quick ReadFor four years, Kyle Orent and his lemonade stand have collected $115,000 for charity.
Photo credit: handout/handout | Kyle Orent, a sixth-grader from Northport, has raised more than $100,000 for a nonprofit that provides assistance dogs for disabled children and adults. He was one of five honored as “local heroes” Thursday night when Bank of America donated $450,000 to LI charities.
Northport boy raises $115,000 for charity
For four years, Kyle Orent and his fundraising lemonade stand have been a familiar sight around his hometown of Northport. He's the cute kid philanthropist who managed to squeeze tens of thousands of dollars in charitable donations from thirsty folks who needed an ice-cold drink.
Beginning at age 7, Kyle took his stand to local sports games and the annual Cow Harbor Race. He didn't charge...
Newsday & ExploreLI are now available at no charge to Newsday 7-day and Optimum Online® subscribers. To continue reading, please log in or register now.
