Six-year-old Marianne Cullen says she was inspired by her love for axolotl salamanders to raise money in honor of her little sister, who has an immunity disorder.

“She has an immunity disorder where she breaks out in hives and swells up for no apparent outside allergic reaction that causes it,” said Kat Demetrion, Marianne’s mother.

“My sister was having a hard time, and axolotl were not able to get what she had,” Marianne explained.

Maryanne said she loves axolotls because of their unique abilities, but also because they’re cute!

The aspiring, young researcher raised $1,000 to donate toward Harvard University’s research into axolotl limb regeneration.

“I’m incredibly proud of her, she’s turned something that was really hard into something very uplifting and positive for our whole fam

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