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A New Hampshire woman has raised nearly $400,000 for an elderly disabled veteran (退伍军人) named Donald, who has been battling to keep up with bills while caring for his wife, who was in hospital.
The story began when Jenelle encountered Donald at a pawn (典当) shop in Manchester, where he was pawning jewelry (珠宝) to cover his bills. Donald shared with Jenelle the hardships he was facing: his rent had increased, and he was finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet while caring for his wife. He feared they might lose their home and that his beloved wife could end up in a care facility due to their financial problem. Deeply moved by his situation, Jenelle immediately took action. She gathered $1,300 from her own savings and contributions from friends and family to help the 90-year-old.
The outpouring of support didn’t stop there. Jenelle set up a GoFundMe page for Donald, and the response was overwhelming. Donations poured in from around the world, bringing the total to nearly $400,000.
Despite the outpouring of support, Donald remained humble (谦逊的), insisting that he was “just an ordinary man.” But as Jenelle explained to him, he’s much more than that to the countless people who have been touched by his story.
These days, Jenelle shared the emotional moment she told Donald about the incredible generosity of strangers. “I told him that meant that everyone in the world was seeing this and stepping forward to donate,” she said. “Even before I told him the amount, he was already extremely emotional and couldn’t believe the kindness of strangers across the world.”
This remarkable act of kindness shows how the generosity of strangers can transform lives, offering hope and security to those who need it most.
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