December 19, 2018
In 2017, Josilyn Martin-Richardson, 11, collected 1,000 Barbie dolls at her annual Barbie Brunch to
donate to young girls for Christmas. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson
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Fifth grader aims to donate 1,000 Barbie dolls for Christmas
A fifth grader whose favorite class is science, plans to give away Barbie dolls to girls living in poor neighborhoods as a way to give back to the community during Christmas. The goal is to collect 1,000 Barbie dolls at the 4th Annual Josilyn’s Barbie Brunch, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 at The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. Organizers said the last three brunches, which included refreshments, were held at The Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak Road, but was moved this year to a bigger venue to accommodate the growing attendees.