(Atlantic, Iowa) – (UPDATED) An 11-year-old boy from Lewis has spent the past few weeks gathering money for veterans, through lemonade sales.  Kaden Frieze set up his lemonade stand outside of Farm Bureau Financial Services on 7^th Street in Atlantic, to raise money for the non-profit Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA). Through the guidance of his mom, the soft-spoken Kaden said he donates in alternate years to police and fire organizations, and this year it was the CVMA’s turn.

Club Secretary Benjamin Bartholomew was presented by Kaden with a check for $405. The event took place Tuesday evening in front the Cass County Freedom Rock, located in Lewis. Kaden comes from a military family.

Kaden says he hopes to become a pilot in the Air Force, when he gets older. His mom says she’ll support whatever he decides to do, now and in the future. Kaden said he donated to the CVMA, as a way to say “Thank you,” for their service. About a half-dozen members of the Iowa CVMA Chapter attended the check presentation, Tuesday. Some came from as far away as Des Moines. There are also several from Atlantic. They had a beautiful day for the ride. Ben Bartholomew spoke about Kaden and what it means to receive the donation from him.

He said also,

The mission of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, is to support and protect those who have defended our country and our freedoms. They provide assistance to veterans, veteran care facilities and other veteran organizations and registered charities.

CVMA Secretary Ben Bartholomew receives a check from Kaden Frieze (7/12/22; Ric Hanson photo)

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