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Virginia High School Students Surprise Janitor with Dream Jeep Wrangler

Custodian Francis Apraku moved to tears as students raise $20,000 for his birthday gift.

  • Students at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, raised over $20,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to buy their beloved custodian, Francis Apraku, a Jeep Wrangler.
  • Apraku, who moved to the U.S. a few years ago, had always dreamed of owning a Jeep Wrangler but couldn't afford one.
  • The fundraising effort, led by freshman Bennett Hibshman and six friends, quickly garnered support from the local community and businesses.
  • The surprise was revealed at a local restaurant, where Apraku was overcome with emotion, rolling on the ground and expressing his gratitude.
  • Apraku's reaction highlighted the strong bond he shares with the students, who described him as a kind and friendly figure who often prays for them.
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