Walter Carr, a student from Homewood, Alabama, had a broken-down car on the eve of his first day as a longshoreman. But he decided he shouldn’t let his employers down and had to get to work anyway. Walter left home in the evening and was there at 4 a.m. He had covered a distance of 22 kilometers and had no idea how this act would change his life.

The guy moved to Homewood with his mother after Hurricane Katrina, which caused them to lose their home. Walter got a job as a longshoreman with a local company. He figured a car breakdown wouldn’t keep him from getting to work on time on his first day. After walking 22 kilometers, Walter met the police. When the police officers heard the guy’s story, they gave him a coffee and a ride to work.

The homeowner, to whom Walter helped load his belongings, launched a crowdfunding campaign to help the movers. She had planned to raise $2,000 for Carr, but the amount has already surpassed $34,000. But it wasn’t all good news for Walter. The company’s CEO gave Walter Carr his Ford. Walter couldn’t believe his good fortune and the kindness of the people around him.

After college, he plans to serve in the Navy and train as a physical therapist.