Pennies For A Loving Cause

--by Mufkins, posted Jun 2, 2012

I am collecting pennies at work for a co-worker. He doesn't know I'm doing this.

One of his twin grand-daughters was diagnosed with cancer and had surgery to remove a kidney as well as the tumor. She is only 11 months old!

I was in our local store buying some items and the clerk asked me if I had the right change. I said no and explained that I have been putting my change in a jar for a co-worker. I explained why and the manger, who was standing nearby, turned around and said, "What did you say?"

I explained the story again and he reached into his pocket. He took out all the change he had and generously offered it to me to put in my jar.

It turned out that he had also gone through the cancer experience. I left that store renewed by this proof that there are still kind people in our world. How wonderful that a complete stranger can, and will, reach out to help someone they have never even met!

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Posted by Mufkins
Jun 2, 2012
Comments (15)

Readers Comments

Aurelia wrote: This is so nice and I am sure the money will be much appreciated. Thanks for getting things going on this cause. Smiles are being made each time a coin goes 'click' ~ :0) ~Aurelia

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great! I truly believe there is a kindness guru in us all just waiting to pop out on occasion when they can! :)

deb lantz wrote: What a lovely jesture! I will keep this in mind. Maybe one day i will do the same.

michelle wrote: Beautiful! Amaaing how it only takes a little to mean so much!

Michelle wrote: Was this by any chance a wilm's tumor? My sister was diagnosed 1 week before her first birthday and treated. Losing a kidney and having only 50% chance to have her own child due to the medicines/treatment. Her son is slmost 14 years old. A smile to keep you smiling! Belive and you can achieve!

Debbie wrote: What a great story & pray the little girl was ok.

starryskies wrote: Great job! Thanks for supporting your co-worker during such a difficult time and for sharing your idea with us. I'll keep them in my prayers.

Laurens wrote: I guarantee the giver had a fantastic day. There are enormous amounts of people looking for a cause to give to. Time poor and with big hearts they often want to give and make it personal. That was the moment you came into his life.

Brianna wrote: God works in mysterious ways, and you are the angel that works for the lord. With only an explanation of the circumstances, the manager offered you his change to help this family that is going through the same situation he had gone through already. What a miracle that he was standing there and overheard you. You brought life back into his heart that day and he will remember it forever.

denisemj wrote: How beautiful to know that there are people that care about a stranger. Thank you for sharing this amazing story and may your change overflow to many jars.

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