On Sept. 14, Carson King held a poorly scribbled sign in the air asking for money to buy Busch Light. His sign captured the heart of a state that routinely worships at the feet of the twin gods of beer and football.King eventually raised over $3 million and donated it to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Kid With A Sign Offers Better Health Care Plan Than Our Government
Lyz Lenz, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 12:42pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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