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'I've learned a lot about what it means to give from the heart': Adorable boy raises money for girl he has a crush on after her father dies

David Carnahan has had a crush on Jolie Fowler since the second grade
Her dad died on December 23 and had no life insurance
On December 27, David's mom set up a profile on donation website gofundme.com to raise $1000 for the Fowler family
He has raised $1045

PUBLISHED: 21:41 EST, 5 January 2014 | UPDATED: 21:41 EST, 5 January 2014

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When David Carnahan's school crush lost her father last month, the young Texas boy provided more than a shoulder to cry on.

Devastated that Jolie Fowler and her younger sibling would grow up without a dad, David began raising money to help support the grieving family.

He's raised more than $1000 through donation website gofundme.com and in the process, 'learned a lot about what it means to give from the heart.'

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Heartwarming: Little David Carnahan has raised more than $1000 for his crush's family after her father died on December 23

Puppy love: David Carnahan has loved his crush Jolie, right, since the second grade

Jolie's father died on December 23 from a medical condition. He didn't have life insurance.

Just four days later, David's mom Jennifer Weeldreyer Carnahan posted a fundraising profile online on her son's behalf.

'My crush since 2nd grade lost her daddy last week. He had no life insurance. I would like to help her family in some way. Please consider donating. Thank you,' the post said.

The adorable boy has raised more than his $1000 fundraising goal, with 39 donors, and plans to keep the page open until Wednesday.

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'I told Jolie's family about the donations and they were very touched that the community cared about their family so much,' he wrote online.

'I can't even begin to tell you how happy my heart is that the community came together to support a family friend in need.

'Many donors didn't even know the Fowler Family but just wanted to help. WOW! I've learned a lot about what it means to give from the heart!'

Selfless: David Carnahan has posted clips to YouTube in which he appeals for donors

Loving family: David Carnahan's mom, Jennifer Weeldreyer Carnahan (left), helped him set up a fundraising profile on donation website gofundme.com

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KLF23, london, United Kingdom, 36 minutes ago

your heart is as big as my wife, and probably just as beautiful. good on ya.

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Rachel, LA, 3 hours ago

Such a sweet child with a big heart.

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Elisabeth, Paris, France, 4 hours ago

If my husband had just passed away I do not think that I would like a little boy to be "fundraising" for my family. Humiliation added to grief. I know he means very well, but I just wouldn't like it. My condolences to the family for their terrible loss.

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Evie, San Francisco, United States, 5 hours ago

What a cutie. This is such a beautiful story and such a great little kid. His mother should be so proud. I'm proud and I never seen him in my life before this. My condolences to Jolie and her family. Losing a parent at any age is tough. It's nice to see so many people supporting this cute kid in his efforts to help his little love and her family. How great would it be if they start dating in high school and get married later in life. Only the best for this kid. He's already more of a man than a lot of these so-called "men" we read about on this website. Good for him and his mother, sweet lady raising a great kid.