A text message accidentally sent to a stranger inspired him to help the family of a young boy fighting for his life.
Noah has been diagnosed with a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox Gasteau Syndrome, reports ABC 15. He also has autism, abnormal brain development and brittle bones and is unable to walk independently.
“Hey brother Jakeman, this is sister Fink, we are bringing you dinner tomorrow I was wondering what time would be a good time to bring it over,” Fink wrote in her text meant for Shaun, which went to a different phone number due to one wrong digit.
Instead the message reached a man named Bill, who thought he’d joke around with the stranger.
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“Oh what are you bringing me, I don’t like seafood,” he wrote back.
The response left Fink confused, but when she realized she had the wrong person, she explained that it was meant for a family whose child was in the ICU.
That’s when Bill — who didn’t give his last name to the news outlet — realized the seriousness of the situation and felt compelled to help out. While Fink suggested that he pray for Noah, Bill wanted to do more than that, and quickly began raising money within his network of friends on Facebook. He also asked them to donate cards and gifts so that Noah could see the support from the community when he woke up.
“All we have is each other, so it’s our job to look out for each other,” Bill toldABC 15. “[The situation] made me realize that no matter how hard that can be, I’m super lucky… My biggest reward for this is having an opportunity to teach my son the lesson of charity.”
The inspiring act of kindness left Fink and Alex in awe.
“I told him he was an angel,” Fink said of Bill. “Sent to help this sweet family.”
“It’s amazing,” Alex added. “He is a total stranger and he just wanted to jump into action.”
Support for Noah’s family can be made via GoFundMe, where more than $11,000 has been raised so far.
source: people.com
