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Girl Scout overcomes obstacles to sell 5,200 boxes of cookies

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RICHLANDS (WVVA) - A local Girl Scout has sold more than 5,000 boxes of cookies -- all while overcoming two brain surgeries.

Jasmine Earp, 14, is battling a medical condition known as Myoclonic Dystonia, which affects her fine motor skills; but she doesn't let her condition stop her from doing the things she loves, like swimming -- and selling cookies.

After going through her first surgery two months ago, she was determined to beat her sales total from last year: An impressive 4,000-plus boxes.

With hard work and dedication, Jasmine eventually sold 5,200 boxes by going door-to-door daily and setting up at local businesses.

Jasmine says its not an award that drives her to sell so many cookies, she does it to help others.

Jasmine will be awarded a gold medal Saturday for her cookie sales. She sold the most cookies in the Black Diamond District, which includes troops from West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland.

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