Something Good: Girl asks for donations to Gulf Specimen Marine lab instead of gifts

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Time for something good featuring an extra special birthday gift!

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The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea shared photos of Scarlet, who celebrated her birthday by requesting gifts for the creatures getting care there.

In place of gifts for her, she asked her friends to donate items off the lab’s wish list.

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Gulf Specimen says they rely heavily on donations, so they are thankful Scarlet thought of them!

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