A group of Texas high school students came to the aid of a school custodian who had to come out of retirement due to financial strain.
A formerly retired man known as Mr. James, 80, took a job as a custodian at Callisburg High School in Callisburg, Texas, after his rent shot up by $400, KDFW“It’s just so sad seeing an 80 year old man having to do things an 80 year old shouldn’t have to do.” KXIIThe outlet reported the three seniors set up a GoFundMeA description for the fundraiser, titled “Getting Mr. James out of this school,”ey guys I’m having a fundraiser for our janitor who is struggling to pay his rent.
The GoFundMe raised over $10,000 in the first 12 hours and just under $29,000 by February 17, per KWII.As of Friday, the page has collected nearly a quarter million dollars in donations.Thanks so much to everyone that has donated and spread the word to help Mr. James. You all have made a huge impact on him that will forever change his life,” a Friday update reads.
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