A Seventh-Grader Donated All His County Fair Earnings ($15,000) To A Children’s Hospital

A youngster is being praised for donating $15,000 to a children’s research hospital.

Diesel Pippert, a seventh-grader in the Western Reserves School District of Ohio, earned $15,000 in livestock premiums from the county fair’s animal sale.

Much to his adult peers’ surprise, Diesel donated all of his money to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Amazed by his generous donation, the school district posted a picture of Diesel to their Facebook page as a means of spotlighting this good deed.

“A young man lives amongst us who should be an example to us all,” the district Facebook page wrote. “His donation of $15,000 will help to find cures for young children and save lives. Diesel, you are a hero!”

Since hundreds of social media users have already shared the post, Diesel’s generosity has inspired others to donate to the hospital as well.