Elderly Man Selling Handmade Toys to Buy Rice Touches Many Hearts
An elderly man touches many hearts for his determination to earn money by selling handmade toys, just so he can afford to buy rice.
Recently, a Facebook user named Mr. CurLey shared photos of an elderly man selling handmade toys to buy food. The post went viral and elicited various reactions from the netizens.
According to the post, the man crafts toy trucks using leftover materials like old plastic and hard-to-find scraps. These toys are then sold to make enough money for his daily needs, particularly food.
When asked why he was selling toys, the elderly man shared that it was his only way to buy rice. Despite the hardships, he remains dedicated to his small business. His skill and creativity in making toys impressed many, showing how resourceful he is in crafting something from almost nothing.
The grandpa is hoping that more people would get to know him and his work, especially in Kidapawan City, where he is based. He expressed his hope that people might consider buying just one toy, which would go a long way toward helping him get by.
The senior citizen’s story reminds the public of the resilience and hard work of those who persevere, not to gain wealth, but simply to survive each day. It also encourages others to support small sellers like him, whose earnings are important for their basic needs.
Here is the full post:
“Nakita namin to sa Kidapawan City Tinanong ko…Lo, para saan po yan? Sabi niya ibebenta ko to Sir, para may pambili akong bigas. Ito lang kasi hanapbuhay ko Sir.
Sabi ko wow! Grabi, paano ‘nyo po ito ginagawa Lo? Sabi niya gumagamit lang daw siya ng TIRA-TIRANG HARDEPLIX, tapos idinikit-dikit at pinopormang DRUMTRUCK na laruan. Tapos ayonnn, ibenibenta na niya.
Sobrang galing! Request niya: Pwede mo ba ipost to para marami makakilala sa akin at sa area ko ngayon? MAKILALA to KIDAPAWAN CITY
Ma’am/Sir, kung makikita niyo po si LOLO baka pwede humingi ng pabor, baka pwede niyo pong bilhan ng kahit isang laruan lang.
Ito po yong isa sa mga halimbawa na nagbebenta at dumidiskarte hindi para yumaman, kundi para survive lang po ang pang-araw2 na pangangailan lalo na sa pagkain. ”
In another post, an elderly man seeks help after his home is destroyed
The internet users expressed their reactions to the post:
