Elderly Man Expresses Joy After Receiving New Pedicab from Kind Netizens
An elderly man couldn’t hide his happiness after receiving a brand-new pedicab, replacing the old one he had been using for over 14 years.
Recently, Facebook user Laureen Velascom, a member of the DLSU PUSA public Facebook group, shared a heartwarming moment when their group helped an elderly man. The post garnered various reactions from the online community.
In the photos, the elderly man can be seen smiling beside his shiny new pedicab. The kind gesture came from a group of generous individuals who wanted to help him continue earning a living with more ease and comfort.
According to the post, the kind-hearted effort was led by two women who are both alumni of top universities, one from the University of the Philippines and the other from De La Salle University. They worked together with other donors to make this thoughtful surprise possible.
The arrival of the pedicab was met with excitement and gratitude. Security staff in the area also helped facilitate the smooth delivery of the vehicle, making sure everything went well.
The simple yet powerful moment that brought joy not just to the elderly man but also to those who witnessed his genuine reaction.
For someone who had relied on an old pedicab for more than a decade, receiving a new one is more than just a gift, it’s a fresh start and a reminder that kindness still exists.
This act of generosity didn’t just give him a better ride, but also renewed energy to keep going and a reason to smile a little brighter each day.
Here is the full post:
“After 14 years, Tatay said goodbye to his old pedicab and moved to a new one today!
We are grateful to a generous donor and a few others who contributed to make this dream come true. Ninang J (a UP alumna) and Ninang D (a La Salle alumna) were on top of this project.
Grateful also to our security personnel for being so helpful in assisting us as soon as the pedicab arrived.”
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The internet users expressed their reactions to the post:
