Lady Struggling to Pay Husband’s Medical Bills Surprised with R168k by Strangers
- A woman working as a waitress was massively helped in 2016 when her husband was battling cancer
- Strangers contributed towards her family's wellbeing and were able to raise $12 000 (R168 994) to take care of her financial needs
- During the presentation of the money, the mother of four got really emotional as the kindness made her cry
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Jessica Robredo’s husband, Robert, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2016 and it seemed as though the world would end.
It should be noted that the couple have four children and it was quite difficult for the young woman to balance taking care of her kids and husband, Crossmap Story reports.
Strangers showed up for her
Their rays of hope started in 2016 when a woman, Kimberly Hitchcock Squires, learnt about what the family was going through. She took their issues to a local new outfit for help.
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Fox5 media sent some people to give the woman tips at her workplace. The first person blessed her with $200 (R2 816). Another person came and offered $300 (R4 224). She really was at a loss about how strangers were giving her money unexpectedly.
When the media sent some people to give the woman tips at her workplace. The first person blessed her with $200 (R2 816). Another person came and offered $300 (R4 224). She really was at a loss about how strangers were giving her money unexpectedly.
Unconditional kindness
A hotel room was also paid for Jessica close to where her husband was getting treatment for his cancer.
She said:
“I had no idea, I thought it was just me and my family out there trying to do this.”
It should be noted that her husband later lost the battle with the illness as he passed away.
BI Phakathi blesses local Elders with over R1 500, they praise God
Previously, Briefly News reported that BI Phakathi, South Africa's faceless philanthropist has struck for a second time in one week. This time the good Samaritan blessed two local elders who were selling goods on the side of the road. He shared the touching video on his Facebook account.
At first, BI gave their grandaughter R570 but soon followed up with another R1 000 that he gave to the grandmother. The gogo's husband was close by and he blessed BI and praised him for his good work. The old lady gave an impassioned plea of gratitude to God for sending BI their way.
Social media users from all over the world were delighted by the good deed and praised BI for being an inspiration
Source: Briefly News
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