Students Raise Funds For Security Guard To Visit His Family After 11 Years

We have all heard that a small act of kindness can go a long way. This sentiment was beautifully demonstrated by a group of college students from Providence College, located in Rhode Island, US, whose recent gesture of kindness has touched the hearts of many. With a gesture of generosity and compassion, a few students of the college have made it possible for a security guard named James to visit his family in Nigeria after 11 years. The heartwarming video of the act, which has now gone viral, shows the students surprising James with money. The emotional moment was shared on Instagram, where viewers witnessed the touching exchange between the students and James.

In the video, a student is heard explaining, “You’re part of the family, so our gift to you is a trip to Nigeria.” Overwhelmed with emotion, James breaks down in tears, expressing his gratitude to the students for their unexpected gesture.

“Once we learned that James had not seen his family in over a decade, that is what kickstarted this for us,” said a first-year student Brandon Reichert. “We take care of our own and we firmly believe James is one of our own,” he added.

The students’ initiative to reunite James with his family began with the creation of a GoFundMe page, aiming to raise money for his trip. Describing James as “the best security guard here at Providence College and one of the nicest people you will ever meet,” the page highlights his warm demeanor and welcoming nature, always ready with a smile and a kind word for everyone he encounters.

Social media users from across the world have been moved by the students’ compassion and empathy, with many praising them for their selfless act of kindness.

One user commented, “It’s beautiful to see people doing kind things in this world. You could tell James appreciated it more than those kids will ever know.” Another said, “Lovely post and gift! Everyone wants to feel appreciated.”

“Many Blessings to you all. Maybe you boys can teach the world a lesson!! Your Mama’s should be sooo proud,” wrote a person.