With the help of some friends, support of the community and some grit and determination, a 9-year old Minnesota girl has raised over $20,000 to go towards Minneapolis relief.

Five days ago on May 31, Kamryn Johnson -- daughter of former Gophers star wide receiver Ron Johnson -- decided she wanted to do something good. With a little inspiration from her parents, she set up a bracelet stand in her front lawn.

"Bracelets for sale," the sign read. "Proceeds go to help Minneapolis families in need." Her dad -- a local radio and TV sports analyst -- tweeted a photo of Kamryn and her stand.

Within hours Kamryn had already made over $200 from drive-by sales and over $2,100 through Venmo donations!

It didn't take long before the media showed up. Fox 9's Hobie Artigue arrived with treats for the kids and wore his bracelet home.

Even a Domino's delivery driver stopped by to donate his tips!

Within six hours Kamryn and her friends had raised $580 on-site and another $4,600 through Venmo. But Kamrynn was just getting started.  On day two, she added juiceboxes. The Carver Sheriff's Department stopped by for both. On day three, Johnson admits, he preferred his daughter take a break, but she insisted on going back out again.

Some local celebrities including Lynx player Rachel Banham, University of Minnesota President Joan Gable and FOX 9 anchor Dawn Mitchell even showed up to support!

In five days, Kamryn's #RestoreMinneapolis fund has raised over $20,000! She even made her 5-year old sister pay for a bracelet!

"The support has been amazing," said Johnson in a recent Tweet, "but please don’t lose sight a month from now. #RestoreMinneapolis & #JusticeForFloyd must continue. We must continue face these racial issues head on."

If you'd like to donate to Kamryn's relief fund, you can Venmo Ron Johnson at RonJohnJr3.

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