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A 12-year-old boy in Ohio started a bow tie business to pay for his adoption fees and earned enough to adopt 32 other children from foster care.
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Heartwarming HumanitySep 04, 2026

A 12-year-old boy in Ohio started a bow tie business to pay for his adoption fees and earned enough to adopt 32 other children from foster care.

A 12-year-old's bow tie business adopted 32 kids. Darius Brown started sewing after learning adoption costs. Made colorful bow ties for pets. Business grew beyond his wildest expectations. Earned enough to cover 32 adoption fees. One kid's dream funded 32 families.

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