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jfz9580m

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27. Okay Thanks-Because I have Read Horror Stories

Reply to Cheezoholic (Reply #26)

Wed Oct 30, 2024, 07:58 PM

Oct 30

Like this one (which are not as rare as one hopes while the right guns for social security):

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/former-news-anchor-fundraises-elderly-veteran-shopping-carts-sweltering-heat/

Former news anchor raises more than $222,000 for elderly veteran pushing shopping carts in sweltering heat

Swensen approached McCormick and learned he worked at the store to make ends meet. He has been pushing shopping carts outside for 23 years. Living off $1,100 in Social Security each month, McCormick's bills totaled $2,500. He worked at Winn Dixie to fill the gap.

"Everybody has to eat," said McCormick.

Determined to help, Swensen recorded their conversation and shared it on social media, quickly starting a GoFundMe page for McCormick. Within 24 hours, the fundraiser had amassed more than $244,000 from strangers across the country.

McCormick said he was grateful for the donations and wished he could thank each individual person.

They put a positive spin on it, but think of how many people live lives of silent desperation like this without any security nor ever any help.

Musk is gunning for social security.

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My MAGA moment of the month... followed by a moment of great hope... at Habitat for Humanity of all places! [View all] Cheezoholic Oct 30 OP

Lovely story, beautifully told Easterncedar Oct 30 #1

TY you're very welcome. Can't make stuff like that up. It happened a couple of hours ago. I'm still shaking n/t Cheezoholic Oct 30 #4

Interesting story. 3catwoman3 Oct 30 #2

Yes. ShazzieB Oct 30 #21

That wonderful woman was channeling your grandmother, my dear Cheezoholic! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 30 #3

Yes she was! It really hit me when she said "we'll win for him". In that moment I thought she meant Jesus or something Cheezoholic Oct 30 #5

Your grandmother esounds amazing, and that was a truly amazing story. ShazzieB Oct 30 #22

A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. SupportSanity Oct 30 #6

It is sad that you have to live in an area like that. 3Hotdogs Oct 30 #7

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Bumbles Oct 30 #8

Brought tears to my eyes. We are going to win. Joinfortmill Oct 30 #9

Thank you. We all need the hope that good will prevail. Aristus Oct 30 #10

Very Cool story..just one question jfz9580m Oct 30 #11

Pretty sure she works there because she wants to. It does pay, or you can volunteer time building homes (I have) Cheezoholic Oct 30 #26

Okay Thanks-Because I have Read Horror Stories jfz9580m Oct 30 #27

There's nothing positive about anyone in their golden years working because they have to, not because they want to Cheezoholic Oct 30 #29

Agree completely jfz9580m Oct 30 #30

Love this story - thanks so much for sharing. n/t iluvtennis Oct 30 #12

wow! They want to HANG us? For what??? ecstatic Oct 30 #13

oh, yes, they've been wanting to hang us for some time.At least since old Salem soldierant Oct 30 #25

Awww... Blue_Roses Oct 30 #14

I honor your perspective, Cheezoholic. calimary Oct 30 #15

You had more stamina that I would have had in your situation... slightlv Oct 30 #16

Thank you so very, very much for sharing this amazing moment with us, niyad Oct 30 #17

Let's win it for Jimmy and Roselyn 🩵🩵 Clouds Passing Oct 30 #18

There are rare times when the geometry of the universe lines up and elevates you into another realm- And you know it NBachers Oct 30 #19

Wonderful interaction with DemonGoddess Oct 30 #20

The God people have got to just shut the fuck up. NoMoreRepugs Oct 30 #23

Here's to the 80 yr old Sha'Carrie for saving you calikid Oct 30 #24

Wow, awesome story. Thanks for sharing that. Eko Oct 30 #28

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