Rosa and Lila Coles,&nbsp;Jackson Rashed and their friends were horrified by what happened in Lebanon.

 at the Port of Beirut killed more than 175 people, injured at least 6,000 and left tens of thousands homeless.&nbsp;

 last week, they decided they wanted to do something. They put their heads together and ended up launching 

, a project where they sold handmade bracelets at the corner of&nbsp;Dennis Crescent and Parkview Drive in Charlottetown.&nbsp;

Their original goal was to raise a few hundred dollars, but&nbsp;as of Monday&nbsp;morning, they had raised just over $1,200.&nbsp;

Subject of reported abduction, Amber Alert in Summerside found safe

The subject of the reported abduction and Amber Alert contacted Summerside police Monday evening to let them know she is OK, police said in a release.

Summerside police cruiser parked near grassy area.

A Summerside Police cruiser sits near a fatal accident scene on Aug. 13, 2020.

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'After this evening’s updated media release, the female involved contacted police to report that she believed she was the person police were looking for and that this incident was a misunderstanding,' a Summerside police news release said.

Kings County impaired cases include teen driving 4 friends in truck

RCMP in Kings County have issued a call for better behaviour after four people were charged with driving offences over the weekend: "You are worth the effort, and so are those sharing the road with you."

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Three of four drivers stopped in Kings County over the weekend blew above the legal limit, RCMP say. The fourth was charged with speeding after being measured at 60 km/h over the speed limit. 

Rosa and Lila Coles and Jackson Rashed have raised over $1,000 selling homemade bracelets.

P.E.I. kids selling Bracelets of Hope for Beirut surpass initial goal

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