This story comes from a grateful customer who asked not to be named.
Act of kindness: A 69-year-old Virginia resident was hoping to build a patio to enjoy in her retirement. But when estimates came back, it was clear she could not afford one.
Enter Everett Eads, a UPS delivery driver with a 27-year safety record.
Everett heard the woman’s story while delivering to her home and said he would be back to help.
She did not think he was serious.
But there Everett was – on a day of his holidays – and brought his son as well. And in just five hours, the two built her patio for free.
‘I have been blessed in my life with people who cared for me, so whenever I get the chance, I like to pay it forward‘, Everett said.
Giving back: Once the patio work was finished, the homeowner gave Everett and his son a huge hug with tears of joy. ‘To see how much you can touch someone’s life by just giving a little of your time meant a lot to my son and I’, Everett said.
Like Everett, UPSers have volunteered more than 23 million hours since 2011, and The UPS Foundation has contributed $3 billion over the last 70 years supporting communities around the world.
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