Man raises $35,000 in 24 hours for a stranger after a simple act of kindness.
It all began in Douglasville, Georgia, when local businessman Casey Marlow went into a convenience store to buy a drink. He was about to purchase it when he realized he had left his wallet in the truck. As he was about to go and retrieve it, the man behind him in line, Mario, stepped up and paid for his drink.
Grateful for the gesture, Casey struck up a conversation with him. As they spoke, he learned that the man, despite his generosity, was going through tough times. Mario was living with his family in a motel after being evicted from their home, but he was working hard to get back on his feet. Yet, in his hardship, he still found the generosity to help someone else.
Inspired by Mario's kindness, Marlow took to social media to share the story and ask for help. "Even if it’s just a few dollars," he posted, "together, we can make a big impact." What happened next was nothing short of remarkable.
The community, both near and far, rallied behind Casey's plea. Donations began pouring in, each one contributing to a growing fund aimed at helping Mario and his family. Within just 24 hours, the total had reached an astonishing $35,000.
"I was just the messenger," Casey explained. "All I did was ask for help because I couldn’t do it alone. We all came together and helped Mario out. We are all overwhelmed to be able to help change this man and his family’s life."