YouTube, FOX 5 Washington DCTrue influencers are those who use their platforms to promote good morals and share blessings with other people.
Meet Rory
YouTube, FOX 5 Washington DC53-year-old Rory McCarty from Western Maryland is a TikToker with a huge number of followers.
His Content
UnsplashHe used TikTok to help him promote his business, Bug Boys, and now he’s been creating content of him on his job, exterminating creepy crawlies from different establishments.
A Great Idea
UnsplashRory once saw a clip on TikTok where young people use their influence to help elderly employees retire by raising funds online and giving them to elderly employees as retirement funds.
Finding Butch
YouTube, FOX 5 Washington DCThe trend inspired Rory, so he looked for someone to help and that’s when he found Butch Marion, an elderly Walmart employee.
Their Encounter
UnsplashRory went to Walmart to get some batteries, and it was Butch who was at the checkout counter.
His Story
UnsplashThey had a chat and that’s when Rory found out that Butch is a Navy veteran, a father, and also a grandfather.
Selfless Man
UnsplashButch also shared that he used to work for General Motors but had already retired. However, he had to work again to help with the expenses of taking care of his ex-wife’s husband. When the man passed away, Butch kept on working to provide for his ex-wife who also passed away after some time.
Raising Funds
UnsplashRory opened a GoFundMe for Butch to help him finally retire. On the third day, it had already hit its goal and reached $100,000.
He’s Grateful
YouTube, FOX 5 Washington DCWhen Butch heard the news, he couldn’t believe it. He was immensely grateful to Rory and to everyone who donated. He said, “I mean, it’s just all a blessing. It’s a miracle. It’s a miracle Christmas, what can I say?”
Watch how Rory helped Butch retire in the video below.
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