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Old 02-03-2015, 04:51 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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The Detroit Free Press ran a front-page story this weekend about a man who walks 21 miles a day to and from work—and it's proving both the power of the press and the warmth of the human heart. The story caught the attention of a student at Wayne State University, and now, James Robertson can buy a lot more than just a car, the Free Press reports. Evan Leedy, 19, started a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign for Robertson which has now raised more than $185,000 (and counting).

Heart and sole: Detroiter walks 21 miles in work commute
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Old 02-03-2015, 05:27 PM
 
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Funds pour in for Detroit man who walks 21 miles to, from work
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Old 02-03-2015, 06:06 PM
 
Location: Suburb of Chicago
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And how do YOU feel about this, John????
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Old 02-03-2015, 10:26 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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And how do YOU feel about this, John????
I'm going start walking
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Old 02-03-2015, 11:34 PM
 
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Enjoyable read. Thanks.
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Old 02-03-2015, 11:45 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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Come on, there is no way I'm to believe that. No one can walk 20 miles a day and sleep for only two hours. There is also a thing called a bicycle.

I'm going to say this is an inventive GoFundMe hoax.
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Old 02-04-2015, 12:05 AM
 
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I heard he only sleeps two hours, that's insane even the Chinese workaholics sleep more. Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis will have a negative impact on your health.I'm not saying i don't believe his story, I have walked to and from work for a total of 26 miles and I can tell you after I got home I felt like dying on the floor.
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Old 02-04-2015, 06:19 AM
 
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21 miles each way, or 21 miles round trip?

Still, it's a great story either way. The guy is clearly a very hard worker, and it's great to see something great happen in his life.
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Old 02-04-2015, 07:22 AM
 
Location: Connecticut
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It's 21 miles round trip.

He also takes several one-hour bus rides for parts of his trip and he sleeps on the bus.

This was on CBS news last night. I'm certain they fully vetted the story before airing it.
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Old 02-04-2015, 07:32 AM
 
Location: Over yonder a piece
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Yes, 21 miles round trip. And considering how low his salary was, I'm sure he will appreciate all the money that is being earned as well as the free car he's getting. An example of good things happening to good people.
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