An Oklahoma Goodwill worker exemplifies honesty and kindness by discovering $42,000 in a donated sweater and promptly returning it. Andrea Lessing, an employee at a Goodwill store in Norman, stumbled upon an unexpected surprise while sorting through donated items – a bundle of cash hidden inside two worn-out sweaters. Initially, she suspected the envelopes containing $100 bills were counterfeit, but it turned out to be a genuine total of $42,000.
Despite finding money in donated items being a relatively common occurrence, this was an exceptionally large sum. Alessa, a firm believer in karma, immediately reported her discovery to the store manager and expressed her desire to locate the money’s rightful owner.
Working together with the store’s documentation, they successfully identified the original donor. In a heartwarming turn of events, the anonymous owner, grateful for Alessa’s integrity, rewarded her with a $1,000 gift. This heartwarming story underscores the power of kindness, honesty, and the often rewarding cycle of generosity.
