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A homeless veteran in Philadelphia used his last $20 to buy gas for a stranded motorist, and strangers raised $400,000 for him in gratitude.
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Heartwarming HumanityFeb 04, 2026

A homeless veteran in Philadelphia used his last $20 to buy gas for a stranded motorist, and strangers raised $400,000 for him in gratitude.

A homeless veteran spent his last $20 on gas for a stranger. Kate McClure was stranded on the highway at night. Johnny Bobbitt walked to get her fuel despite having nothing. She started a GoFundMe that raised $400,000 for him.

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