After cleaning an old woman’s yard, a landscaper raises $380,000 to help pay for fixes and improvements that make the home easier to get to.
1. SB Mowing changes the look of fields for neighbors who are old or disabled.
2. Beth's home fixes and accessibility costs get $380,000 through GoFundMe.
How did a gardener become famous on the web?
Spencer started SB Mowing in Wichita, Kansas. His touching videos have made him famous on sites like TikTok and YouTube. In his posts, he shows how his team cuts back overgrown gardens for old and disabled neighbors, often for free.
What made Spencer do the kind thing that went viral?
A woman named Beth had been trying for a month to find help with her overgrown yard. On January 9, Spencer shared a TikTok video with Beth in it.
The city told her that her yard was bad and said they would charge her $240 to fix it up, which she couldn’t pay.
What did Spencer do to help Beth?
Spencer and his team fixed up Beth’s yard for free after hearing about her situation. Beth expresses her gratitude to Spencer while crying in the moving video, which has received almost 100 million views.
What did Spencer do after he mowed Beth’s lawn?
Spencer started a GoFundMe effort to get money for a ramp, a new driveway, a chair lift, and other home fixes because he knew Beth had trouble getting around. The effort was also meant to pay for lawn care for a few years.
What did people in the neighborhood do?
The GoFundMe effort quickly raised more than $380,000 by January 12, beating its $100,000 goal. Spencer told donors that any extra money would either be given to Beth in cash or to local charities that help people in similar situations.
What did Beth say about how much help there was?
In an emotional TikTok video, Beth cried when Spencer told her about the effort to raise money. When she asked, “Why?” Spencer told her, “They fell in love with you and your story.” After that, Beth said, “Those are the kinds of things that dreams are made of.”
What will be done with the money?
- Make Beth a ramp and a new entrance.
- Get her a chairlift for the basement.
- Take care of your yard for a few years.
- Get new windows fixed and a new bed.