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An 8-year-old boy named Bryson Kliemann from Lebanon, Virginia, set up a roadside stand to sell his prized Pokémon card collection after his puppy, Bruce (a black lab mix), was diagnosed with parvovirus (parvo), a potentially fatal infection.The treatment was estimated to cost around $650–$700 (sources vary slightly on the exact initial goal, but it's consistently in that range). Bryson raised a few hundred dollars himself (around $400 from card sales over a couple of days), but the story went viral after local news coverage.His family set up a GoFundMe campaign titled something like "Just a boy trying to save his dog." Donations poured in from across the country (and even internationally), eventually raising over $19,500 (some reports note figures like $17,000–$24,000 at different points, but $19,500+ is commonly cited in summaries).Bruce received the necessary life-saving treatment and recovered. The extra funds were used to help other animals in need (e.g., donating to local shelters and vet care for struggling families). As a bonus, The Pokémon Company heard about it and sent Bryson a package of rare cards and a letter to help rebuild his collection.Did you know? 🎓