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Turning His Birthday Into A Gift For Others

Robert Yuchniuk, son of the town's animal control officer, asked for donations to the shelter instead of birthday gifts

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Waterford Animal Control Officer Robert Yuchniuk posted this photo on the Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control Facebook page, with this caption:

"I am very proud to present, my son, Robert, who for his 9th birthday asked for people to make donations to the animal shelter and not for toys for himself. He raised $200.00 for the animal shelter!"

Nice work Robert! (And happy birthday!) What do you think about this trend of kids donating to a charity rather than receiving gifts?

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