Facebook, CBC Prince Edward IslandSome stories just show you that humanity is still present in the hearts of many people, and this is one of those inspiring stories.
Meet Jeanette
Facebook, CBC Prince Edward Island70-year-old Jeanette MacDonald lives with her four grandsons. She’s used to being independent in taking care of the household until a problem arose.
Her Roof Problem
PexelsWhen she saw that her roof was starting to crumble down, she contacted a roofing company that started work on it but they eventually gave up for a much more profitable job halfway through the repair.
Her Savings
PexelsThe original company refused to return Jeanette’s calls so she applied for a government grant to pay for someone to finish the work. The cost of the original work messed up Jeanette’s savings but this grant was taking too long to be processed.
Her Neighbor
Facebook, CBC Prince Edward IslandAll this time, Jeremy Locke, a roofer who happens to live near Jeanette’s would drive by her house, and he said that his heart sank every time he saw that the damage on her roof was still there.
His Offer
PexelsJeremy volunteered to fix Jeanette’s roof in his spare time, but the old woman refused his offer because she couldn’t have anyone work for her for free. Jeremy then offered to repair the roof at a nominal rate, but still, she refused.
He Came Up With An Idea
PexelsJeremy knew that businesses sometimes hold raffles for free work to gain publicity, so he went to Jeanette’s home one day and told her that he was holding a raffle. Jeanette joined and Jeremy wished her luck despite knowing that she was the only person in the raffle.
Jeanette Won
Facebook, CBC Prince Edward IslandA few days later, Jeremy told Jeanette that she’d won the “raffle,” and he was going to start working on her roof the following Monday. In a couple of days, Jeanette’s roof was better than it had ever been.
He Almost Got Away
Facebook, CBC Prince Edward IslandJeremy almost got away with the entire scheme if his wife didn’t tell her friends about the fake raffle. Before the work was finished, everyone in the town had heard of Jeremy’s good deed, and it soon reached Jeanette.
She’s Grateful
Facebook, CBC Prince Edward IslandJeanette and her grandsons are really grateful for Jeremy’s work. The kind roofer is humbled, even though the work ended up costing him $9,000.
Watch how Jeremy tricked Jeanette with a fake raffle for free roofing in the video below.
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