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Couple Notices Homeless Man in Wheelchair Struggling to Get Up a Hill - They Didnt Know Their Next Move Would Change His Life
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Couple Notices Homeless Man in Wheelchair Struggling to Get Up a Hill - They Didnt Know Their Next Move Would Change His Life

*Featured image contains photo by SHVETS productionIn the biting cold of a South Dakota winter, Amy Hartsoch and her husband Erik, a couple from North Dakota, found themselves face to face with a man in a wheelchair struggling up an icy hill. His single leg and the treacherous conditions made the ascent nearly impossible.Amy, moved by compassion, couldn't turn away. They halted their journey to help Wayne, the man in need, pushing his wheelchair up the slippery slope. Little did they know, this act of kindness would transform not only Wayne's life but theirs as well.How Strangers Stepped in to Help a Homeless ManAs the wheels turned and the hill was conquered, they discovered Wayne's heartbreaking reality — he was homeless, relying on the kindness of someone who had paid for his motel room for a brief respite from the bitter cold."I was on my second night at a motel which was going to be my last night," Wayne revealed.Amy, hearing more of Wayne's story, felt the pull of empathy. Their decision was spontaneous yet profound — they paid for his room for an additional week. But the chain of generosity didn't end there.Compelled to share this story of compassion, Amy took to Facebook, seeking support to extend Wayne's stay during the winter. The response was overwhelming. Friends and family rallied together, contributing over $6,300 — enough to ensure Wayne's shelter and warmth until mid-April. They didn't stop at monetary assistance; the outpouring of goodwill provided food, a new wheelchair, and essential items.How One Act of Kindness Changed a Homeless Man’s LifeOn her Facebook page, Amy joyfully shared, "Because of the love and generosity of ALL OF YOU.. we raised $6,350 for Wayne!! THANK YOU For giving and helping someone in need!"Wayne, deeply moved, expressed, "I wasn't expecting the blessing." His prayers for help, uttered just two days before encountering Amy, were seemingly answered.With gratitude in his heart, Wayne dreams of transitioning from the motel to an apartment, his hopes kindled by the unexpected angels, Amy and Erik.In a reflection of her faith, Amy shared Wayne's sentiment, "I'm a man of faith. God brought Amy into my life." Her words resonated with a profound truth, "God is real, He is here, He is at work!" It's a testament to the belief that small acts of kindness, like helping someone up an icy hill, can have a ripple effect, changing the world for one person.More from Goalcast:Rude Men Told Woman Who Uses a Wheelchair She ‘Wasn’t Worth Loving’ – Then This Man Got Down on One KneeWoman Needs $5,000 to Fix Her Broken Wheelchair – But Strangers Take Her by Surprise and Raise $22,000 InsteadJennifer Lawrence Sees a Fan in a Wheelchair Crying – So She Rushes off the Red Carpet to Give Her a Hug She’ll Never Forget

91-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Can Finally Retire Her Cashier Job - All Because She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands
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91-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Can Finally Retire Her Cashier Job - All Because She Took Matters Into Her Own Hands

Betty Glover dreamed of retiring. And no doubt, at 91 years old she has spent more than 70 YEARS working at least one job. Sometimes two. Born during the Great Depression, she started working at the age of 20 after getting an accounting degree at Fresno State and hasn't stopped.Over the years Glover has worked in a bakery and an ad agency, dealt blackjack, run a restaurant with her late husband, and worked for a roofing company. Most recently, while pushing 80, she got a job as a cashier at the local WinCo grocery store in South Medford, Oregon.“It was back when you filled out the old paper applications. I was already in my 70s, so I figured there was no way they were gonna hire me, but they did,” Glover told the Rogue Valley Times.But now, she's starting to slow down and she'd like to spend her final years watching her great-grandchildren and even her great-great-grandchildren grow up.91-Year-Old Grocery Cashier Starts Her Own GoFundMeBetty Glover/GoFundMeUnfortunately, like so many seniors, Glover didn't have the financial means to retire. That is, until now.Taking matters into her own hands, the nonagenarian, with the help of one of her granddaughters, launched a GoFundMe campaign with an initial goal of $40,000.Titled, "Help me retire please," she wrote: "I am a great-grandmother of almost 92, still checking groceries at WinCo. Although I love my customers and the people I work with, I would like to retire. I really need to retire as my eyesight is failing due to macular degeneration."Glover went on to explain that in order to have enough money to cover her monthly bills, including groceries and medications, she needed to pay off the fifth wheel she lives in. "Anything you can do to help would be much appreciated," she wrote.Nearly 3,000 people answered her plea for help and my faith in humanity has officially been restored.Grocery Cashier Raises Over $80K and Can Finally RetireDonations have come pouring in and as of this writing, the GoFundMe has raised more than double the asking. So far it's at a whopping $86,970. “I never even thought I’d make $40,000. It really is heartwarming, and it makes me want to cry,” she said.“I didn’t even know how to do a GoFundMe. My granddaughter did it for me, but I thought, ‘Nobody’s gonna do anything. Nobody cares about others anymore.’ I think all my co-workers have contributed and a bunch of my regulars,” she added.Glover is beyond grateful. And the best news of all? She's finally able to retire. In fact, she's already given her notice. Her last day will be May 1st. 3 weeks before she turns 92.In an update on her GoFundMe, she wrote:"Thanks to all of your support and generosity, my last day in the check stand at WinCo will be May 1st! I am still amazed at the outpouring of support and kindness. Thank you all so much." Americans are Working Longer and Retiring Later The harsh reality is that Betty Glover is not alone. According to the latest data from the Natixis Global Retirement Index, 59% of Americans said they will have to keep working past 65. While "36% believe that they will never have enough money to be able to retire."Additionally, the report found that roughly 41% said their ability to be financially secure in retirement is “going to take a miracle.” Thankfully for Glover, she found her miracle. And she's excited for what comes next.“When you’re 30, 90 feels like forever. Somebody said to me, ‘Well, you’re always so upbeat.’ I said, well, yes, I don’t sit around and think about dying. I think about living. And I think about what exciting things are gonna happen tomorrow."“I look forward to tomorrow … I always have.”And now, thanks to the power of community and a collective act of kindness, she has even more to look forward to.