Jayden Cannon is using fundraising money that would have been spent on fighting Fred the Tortoise’s eviction on tacos and a shaved ice truck to throw a party celebrating the Ross Bridge development’s decision allowing Fred to stay.
since Christmas 2015, when Jayden’s parents got him Fred as a gift.
The Ross Bridge Homeowner’s Association decided Fred can stay, but that wasn’t before a social media outcry and a “Save Fred” campaign raised money to help Jayden. “As long as Fred cooperates, he will be in attendance, so kids can come and feed him or pet him!” Jayden said. “Kona Ice will be there from 1 to 3. Live entertainment. We will be using theJayden said he was heartened by his neighbors’ rallying around him.
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