Bus Driver Buys Hats And Gloves For Children Along His Route Who Can't Afford Winter Gear
Nov 13, 2019 by apost team
Bus drivers are some of the most amazing people on the planet. They have the difficult job of transporting some of the most precious cargo back and forth to school each and every day.
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Some of those days include severe weather like snow, wind, and rain. While the bus drivers are tasked with getting students to school safely in inclement weather, many also take it upon themselves to make sure those students are dressed properly for the cold.
One of those bus drivers, John Lunceford from Kennewick Washington, has seen his share of kids freezing outside in the cold. When one of his riders got on the bus in 2016 after waiting outside in the frigid temps without any gloves on, the veteran bus driver knew he had to do something.
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The first step was putting gloves on the young boy's cold hands. While he didn't have an extra set of gloves handy, he did give him his own gloves to help warm the boy up.
After his shift ended, Lunceford went straight to the local dollar store to buy more winter gear for his riders. He picked up things like gloves, hats, and scarves to have on hand for when another student got on the bus and needed to warm up.
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Lunceford even went out of his way to give that first young boy who initially brought the idea to his mind a set of winter gear.
After handing out gear to his riders, Lunceford took things a step further and went to the local library to ask if anyone needed clothing for the cold weather. When he saw the positive response he was getting, Lunceford made it his mission to ensure all children he encountered had the proper winter gear to protect them from the harsh elements.
When the school district heard about their bus driver's kind deed, they decided to share his inspirational story on Facebook. The story went viral in 2016, but Lunceford insists he isn't doing this for attention.
In fact, he doesn't even like the fame and recognition. He simply want so to make sure no child is left to suffer out in the cold without the right protection.
Do you think this bus driver did the right thing by providing winter gear to students in the district? If you think he should continue this good deed, be sure to pass this story along.