{
  "id": 6960491,
  "title": "US teen's cookie charity raises $66,331",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/us-teens-cookie-charity-raises-66-331",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T17:18:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/at-16-connecticut-teen-began-selling-homemade-cookies-after-his-grandmother-showed-him-the-struggles-of-children-with-cancer-his-charity-has-now-raised-66331-and-helped-nearly-1000-children/articleshow/134146045.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sixteen-year-old Vihaan Kamath from Connecticut transformed his passion for baking cookies into a charitable mission to aid children battling cancer. Driven by his grandmother's dedication to helping families in need, the teenager's modest fundraising efforts have expanded into a nonprofit organization, raising $66,331 by August 2026 and supporting nearly 1,000 children. The journey began during visits to his grandmother, \"anama,\" who spent her time helping people and children facing difficult circumstances, including those undergoing cancer treatment. Inspired by these stories and his grandmother's commitment, Vihaan decided to turn his love for baking into a fundraising endeavor. Initially, he focused on selling chocolate chip and sugar cookies from his home kitchen, gradually expanding his network to include local businesses and corporations. His relentless outreach and support from his parents helped the project grow beyond a fleeting school project. By April 2025, Vihaan established a formal nonprofit, connecting with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to direct his efforts toward aiding children with cancer and other serious illnesses. Despite initial doubts from his father about the project's longevity, Vihaan's dedication and strategic expansion of his fundraising efforts have proven his father wrong. Now, a high school junior, Vihaan plans to continue his charitable work, ensuring that younger students can take over the operations to keep the charity thriving long after he graduates.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}