This Story Of How The Community Helped A Homeless Man Will Melt Your Heart

Published on 06/22/2022
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The Turning Point

Little to the knowledge of Sarasota, Florida locals who walked past him, Donald was actually a classically trained pianist. After seeing a row of pianos in the area, he sat down and played one of them. This generated a lot of attention, and a passerby even went as far as to tip him for his beautiful melodies. Donald could not believe what he was seeing, and how much he missed playing the piano after so many years.

The Turning Point

The Turning Point

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A Viral Sensation

As is the case with many great moments these days, somebody was there to capture it with their phones. The clip ended up going viral on YouTube, which attracted the attention of news stations from everyone on the globe. The result was that he was offered a job at a local Piano bar. At the same time, one generous stranger set up a crowdfunding page for Donald. It was Inside Edition that would eventually offer to give him a makeover to help him out even more.

A Viral Sensation

A Viral Sensation

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