Heard a true story today on the news which gave my faith in human nature a boost. Recently a young female uni student had been out for the night and wanted to get a taxi back home . She discovers she has lost her purse . As she was stood on the street wondering what to do ,in the knowledge she needed £15 for a taxi ,a homeless man sleeping rough asked her if she was alright. She explained what had happened and that she would walk back. The man now known to her as Robbie said it was not safe ,put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a handful of change , money he'd collected during the day. A few pounds I guess and offered it to her, all he had got in the world. She thanked him ,declined and managed to get a taxi and I suppose pay at her destination. She was so moved by Robbie's actions, decided to raise money for the homeless . thinking a target of a few hundred pounds. In the end she raised £29.000 and still continues with her mission. Brought a tear to my eyes hearing the story .So many lessons for us all to learn from Robbie and the young lass's actions......
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