Woman raises more than $60K for homeless man who helped her

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


Updated 4:38 pm, Wednesday, November 22, 2017



PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A New Jersey woman who was helped by a homeless man after she ran out of gas on an interstate in Philadelphia has raised more than $60,000 for the good Samaritan.

Kate McClure, 27, started the Gofundme.com campaign earlier this month after she said she ran out of gas on Interstate 95 and a homeless man, Johnny Bobbitt Jr., walked a few blocks and bought her some with his last $20.
 
McClure said she didn't have any money to repay him at the time but returned to the road several times to give him cash, clothes and food.

After a few visits, she started the fundraiser with the hopes of using the money toward housing and other expenses for the 34-year-old Bobbitt.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Woman-raises-money-for-homeless-man-who-helped-her-12376847.php

[Maraya1969]

1. What a good person

[tblue37]

3. Two good people. nt

[BigmanPigman]

2. GOOD Thanksgiving story!

[njhoneybadger]

4. That's a great story

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. What a wonderful story.

As someone who occasionally volunteers in a local homeless shelter, I'm a bit more aware of the problems of the homeless than I'd otherwise be.

[blueinredohio]

6. Good to see there are still good people

[burrowowl]

7. Great story!

I hope Bobbitt can use the money to get on to a better life!