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College Student Walks 14 Miles At Night To Get To Work, And His Boss Gives Him The Best Gift Possible
When it comes to work and business, many of us have experienced the moment when you have to push through no matter what and perform to your very best. Walter Carr, a 20-year-old college student from Homewood, who is hoping to become a marine, knew that there was no turning back when his car broke down the evening before his first day at a new job, located 20 miles away. So, Walter did not hesitate and looked at the situation from a rather brave perspective. What did he decide to do? Take a long walk.
He started his journey in the night and arrived at his destination around 4 a.m. Little did he know that these 20 miles of dedication were about to change his life for good. While Walter was walking alone at night, police officers drove past him and decided to stop and ask if everything was OK. Once the brave 20-year-old told his story, they immediately took Carr and drove him to have some delicious breakfast before work. After they ate, the officers drove Walker to his work, where he was supposed to help a family move and starting a new job. When he and the policeman arrived at his work, the house owner Jenny Hayden Lamey was amazed by Walter’s dedication and commitment to his responsibilities so she posted a heartwarming message about him and created a GoFundMe page for Walter to help him out. Quickly enough, many good people fell in love with the young man and started donating his money. The page was supposed to raise $2.000, and now it has over $34.000 (who wouldn’t walk 20 miles for that amount of money?).
And that’s not all! The owner of the moving company where Walter works was so amused by his commitment, he decided to give Walter his own car as a random act of kindness. Well, that’s a boss we could all dream about! It’s safe to say that a 20-mile journey turned out to be one of the best things that happened to Walter!
Scroll down to see Walter’s reaction to the new car, and don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments!
More info: Jenny Hayden Lamey | GoFundMe
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Meet Walter Carr, a 20-year-old who moved to Homewood after him and his mother lost their home due to Hurricane Katrina
Image credits: Walter Carr
A couple of days ago, Walter was getting ready for his first day at a moving company when his car broke down unexpectedly
Image credits: Carol Robinson
Since his job was 20 miles away he decided to walk, he started at midnight and was planning to reach his destination in the morning
Image credits: Carol Robinson
While he was walking his 14th mile alone in the dark, a couple of policemen saw him and asked if he’s alright
Image credits: Carol Robinson
After Walter told what happened to him, they took him to have breakfast and gave him a ride to his work where he was supposed to help a family move
Image credits: Pelham Police Dept
When he arrived at his destination, the owner of the house couldn’t believe how committed Walter was to his work
Image credits: Jenny Hayden Lamey
So she wrote a heartwarming post about him and even created a GoFundMe page for Walter to help him out
She was planning to raise $2.000 for Carr and it quickly grew all the way to $34.000
Image credits: Carol Robinson
And that’s not all! Once the CEO of the company where Walter worked heard about his employee’s commitment, he gifted him his own car!
Image credits: Kyle Miller/Greg Corradino
It’s safe to say that Walter couldn’t believe what was happening to him that day!
Image credits: Carol Robinson
Carr’s story touched many people and became a symbol of courage and kindness, they even came up with a hashtag #belikeWalter to support this young man!
Image credits: Walter Carr
Watch an entire video of Walter receiving his car!
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Elizabeth Lord Cary 7 years ago
I wish I had been a broke kid in the era of the internet. I used to walk 5 miles both directions to work for years and all I got were great legs. Glad he's gotten some help though, sounds like his family needed it.
Azziza 7 years ago
I'll bet you had a great behind in addition to good legs! I live in the area, and I know the route he had to take, and he seriously had to climb a mountain. I wouldn't want to walk halfway up that thing, much less all the way and then on to Pelham. It's very hilly along that route.
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Lucinda Overhoussen 7 years ago
People always want to help those that help themselves. You are going to get far.
Full Name 7 years ago
Exactly. Even hardcore free market capitalists are all for helping those who are trying their hardest. If he keeps that type of attitude up, he'll do well. I hope he understands that this isn't charity so much as a reward. Those are two very different things.
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Lyone Fein 7 years ago
Please, America, be more like Walter AND all of the people who responded to his story.
Hallam Greenwood 7 years ago
I haven't been on BoredPanda for long, but this article was the first one to actually inspire me. Good job Walter, you are and outstanding human and you deserve every penny of that $34,000, plus the car.
Aaron Kara 7 years ago
I like a good walk as much as the next guy but f**k me, Walter championed that job! Awesome dude, what a dedicated young man and a lovely story :)
Elizabeth Lord Cary 7 years ago
I wish I had been a broke kid in the era of the internet. I used to walk 5 miles both directions to work for years and all I got were great legs. Glad he's gotten some help though, sounds like his family needed it.
Azziza 7 years ago
I'll bet you had a great behind in addition to good legs! I live in the area, and I know the route he had to take, and he seriously had to climb a mountain. I wouldn't want to walk halfway up that thing, much less all the way and then on to Pelham. It's very hilly along that route.
Load More Replies... Lucinda Overhoussen 7 years ago
People always want to help those that help themselves. You are going to get far.
Full Name 7 years ago
Exactly. Even hardcore free market capitalists are all for helping those who are trying their hardest. If he keeps that type of attitude up, he'll do well. I hope he understands that this isn't charity so much as a reward. Those are two very different things.
Load More Replies... Lyone Fein 7 years ago
Please, America, be more like Walter AND all of the people who responded to his story.
Hallam Greenwood 7 years ago
I haven't been on BoredPanda for long, but this article was the first one to actually inspire me. Good job Walter, you are and outstanding human and you deserve every penny of that $34,000, plus the car.
Aaron Kara 7 years ago
I like a good walk as much as the next guy but f**k me, Walter championed that job! Awesome dude, what a dedicated young man and a lovely story :)
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