Garden City Girl Makes Unusual Birthday Request

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Reporter: Elyse Molstad
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There are many birthday gifts that can bring a smile to a 9-year-old girl's face. But one Garden City girl receiving no gifts on her birthday is making her and some of her four-legged friends very happy.

When Kylee Hipp's mom asked her what she wanted for her birthday, Kylee said she didn't want anything for herself. She only wanted people to bring gifts for the animals at the Humane Society.

Kylee got what she wanted for her birthday.

"I feel bad for them because they don't have a home yet," Kylee said.

Her good deed is motivating others. Her little brother Connor is already planning on what to do for his birthday.

"I think kids my age, Connor's age and any age should be happy to help the Humane society," Kylee said.

Kylee's parents say they didn't do anything special to make her into such a giving child.

"It's just the way Kylee has always been," her mom said.

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Posted by: Jill on Aug 31, 2008 at 07:59 PM
You go girl!! We are all so proud of you. You and Connor both have great big hearts and you both know how important it is to help others....people or animals. Keep up the good work!

Posted by: Riv Location: NEw Jersey on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I must say that is a beautiful thing to do! She definitely picked up her kindness form her parents! Well I saw a website http://www.charitygiftcertificates.org and I was wondering who would use it! You can give a gift card with a donation to a person and they choose which organization it should go to! Now I know Special people out there would do it!

Posted by: Cathy on Aug 28, 2008 at 08:49 AM
I loved this story. We need more kids like Kylee. What a breath of fresh air from the "gimme, gimme, gimme" that you hear from most children. Kylee is a role model and an inspiration!

Posted by: blake parks Location: whicita kansas on Aug 28, 2008 at 08:32 AM
there is someone who wants to save lives of animals and give them homes that is showing dedication to the animals

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