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Published June 01, 2008 11:17 pm - William Newman knows what autism looks like. He knows what families of autistic children go through and he wants to help. Boy turns lemons into autism research By MARGIE TRAX PAGE - Staff Writer - mtrax@starbeacon.com Star Beacon ASHTABULA — William Newman knows what autism looks like. He knows what families of autistic children go through and he wants to help.
William, 13, mustered up his entrepreneurial spirit and a bunch of lemons to raise money for cancer and autism research Sunday afternoon, during Operation Lemonade Stand. Operation Lemonade Stand is a fundraising effort operated by children nationwide. The money will go toward pediatric cancer research for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a national charity that has raised more than $19 million. William’s 11-year-old brother, Jeremy Newman, is autistic. “I am trying to send a message out to the cancer and autism researchers,” William said. “I want them to know that we need a cure and that everyone needs to do their part. Kids can help, too.” In two days, William has raised $75 selling lemonade. “I want to do more, though. I want to have more lemonade stands and raise even more money,” he said. William, who sells his lemonade outside his aunt’s house at 5739 Main Ave., has the life-long job of watching over his little brother. “I try to help Jeremy,” William said. “I help him read books and sound out the words. I show him how to ride his bike and how to be safe and not just follow anyone. We all help with Jeremy because he needs us.” 
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