FYI: JUST BEFORE Thanksgiving in 2017, a heartwarming story hit the news. A young woman from Philadelphia named Katelyn McClure had run out of gas on the highway and found herself stranded. By chance, a homeless veteran named Johnny Bobbitt was nearby and, in an act of selflessness, he gave McClure his last $20 to buy gas.
After making it home safely, McClure wanted to express her gratitude, so she set up a GoFundMe page to help Bobbitt get back on his feet. The story spread quickly online and the pair drew national attention. Good Morning America called Bobbitt a “Good Samaritan” and hailed McClure for her “honorable deed.” In response to the publicity, thousands contributed through GoFundMe, raising an incredible $400,000 for Bobbitt.
It was a wonderful story. The only problem: It was a complete fraud. McClure spent most of the funds on herself, buying a BMW and gambling in Atlantic City, with Bobbitt receiving relatively little. Both ended up pleading guilty.
Regards,
Ted
https://humbledollar.com/2019/06/playing-nice/
