James Robertson,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 Feb 06,2015 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.
James 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.
Robertson's story has been widely shared on social media, and Robertson has been featured on national network news programs
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