SakshiWanting To Give Back
Billy controlled his temptation for someone he did not even know. The man despite his unfavorable condition decided to save the ring for someone he did not even know. Sarah was indeed very lucky that she lost her ring to a man like Billy.
Eternally Grateful
As said earlier mere speaking thank you was not enough for Sarah to show how much she respected the man. The couple planned on doing something big in order to repay the old man. They wanted to help him the way he helped Sarah when she needed it the most. Sarah explained, “It was just such a feeling of loss when it was gone, so I am so eternally grateful for him.”
Raising Money
After a lot of wondering and pondering, the couple decided to plan a fundraiser for Billy. They kicked off the work by creating a GoFundMe page with the aim of collecting $1000. According to the couple, this is the least he deserved for his honesty. The couple who were deeply impressed by the old man thought of sharing their experience with the world. They took to the internet and posted their story. Well, the post received reactions from all over the world. What more, donations too kept coming in. Billy had won many hearts.
Above And Beyond Expectations
Sarah and Bill had created the page with the intention of collecting enough money for the mana to pay for his meals and new clothes. Sarah explained, “We set it up because a lot of people that were touched by this story expressed interest in helping Billy Ray. We set the goal for $1000 and were hoping to achieve maybe $4000 because that is what he was offered on the spot for the ring.” The donation did no stop flowing in.
Overwhelming Public Response
The tale warmed many hearts and that is why a lot of people came forward to assist in raising the cash. The old man went on to make headlines for his act of kindness. At the beginning of establishing the page, Sarah and Bill hoped to raise $1000 for him. Gladly, the couple in a span of three months managed to gather over $190,000 donated by more than 8,000 individuals.
Kind Words
People did not only donate money but also admired the man for his generosity. Whereas some kept on admiring him there were people who shared their own experience. One person from England wrote, “In life what goes around comes around Billy-your sweet actions, despite being dire straits yourself, prove that there is humility in the world. You are one shining example. Lots of love from across the pond.”