A homeless veteran who used his last $20 to help a young woman get gas after her car stalled is getting paid back, big time.
Driving to Philadelphia from New Jersey one night, Kate McClure ran out of gas on I-95.
McClure pulled over and attempted to walk to the nearest gas station. However, a homeless veteran named Johnny was watching on the side of the road. He stopped McClure before she could leave her car.
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“Johnny sits on the side of the road every day, holding a sign. He saw me pull over and knew something was wrong,” McClure said in a post. “He told me to get back in the car and lock the doors. A few minutes later, he comes back with a red gas can, using his last 20 dollars to make sure I could get home safe.”
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Johnny is a former Marine, as confirmed by multiple reports.
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Social media reports show Johnny as an Emergency Technician at the University of North Carolina hospitals (see second photo above).
McClure started a GoFundMe page for Johnny with a goal of $10,000. In just 11 days — as of publishing time — the page has raised more than $52,000, growing at a ridiculous rate.
“I am raising money for Johnny. With the money, I would like to get him first and last month’s rent at an apartment, a reliable vehicle, and 4-6 months worth of expenses,” McClure said. “He is very interested in finding a job. I believe that with a place to be able to clean up every night and get a good night’s rest, his life can get back to being normal.”
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If you’d like to donate to the cause, please visit GoFundMe.com.
