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James Robertson Gifted A New Car By Local Detroit Dealership

Earlier this week we posted James’ story, but now favor and fortune are shining down on him brighter than ever…

Via DailyMail

A Detroit factory worker who has walked more than 20 miles (32 km) during his daily commute to work for a decade was surprised on Friday with a brand new car, donated by a suburban car dealership.

The unexpected gift is the latest in an outpouring of donations from supporters across the globe who, touched by James Robertson’s plight, have raised more than $320,000 in an online campaign to help him buy a car.

Robertson had told the Detroit Free Press that his car broke down a decade ago and, making $10.55 an hour, he has been unable to save for a new one.

‘I don’t like it, I love it,’ said Robertson, 56, who appeared baffled as he sat behind the wheel of his 2015 red Ford Taurus. ‘If only my parents could see me now.’

Robertson thought he was going to look at cars to purchase with Evan Leedy and Blake Pollock, who both helped coordinate the gift, worth an estimated $37,000.

Instead Robertson was greeted by reporters and a team of supporters who first learned of his marathon commute this week in a story that ran in the Sunday Detroit Free Press.

Peep the touching video below.

Congratulations, James!!!!

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