The Pinball Clemons Foundation has come forward to help a Toronto man who hoped to raise $25,000 for back-to school supplies in his neighbourhood by walking all the way to Niagara Falls, N.Y. while wearing a weighted vest.
In a post on Instagram, Michael “Pinball” Clemons and his wife Diane congratulated Trevaun Douglas and his long-time friend Pius Adu Adarkwa for their selfless efforts to help others and offered Douglas a minimum of $5,000 for his “
“I was very touched. I was very moved by what you and not only you, but your friend Pius, I want to give a shout out to him as well. Congratulations to you both, because you inspired so many today with your story.” “And well, nothing, nothing beats love. Love says, you before me. That's what you said to all of these young people, you before me,” he said.Earlier this week, Douglas’s fundraiser was at less than half of its goal, however it is now nearing $40,000 in donations. A number of supporters have also since come forward to donate goods and services.
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