Do you have a little extra spending money every month? What do you usually do with it? Many people use that money to go out to eat with their families, buy gifts for their significant other or children, or save it for a future vacation or expense. One Alabama man defied expectations and gave $100 a month to those in need for over 10 years. His donation was kept anonymous until he passed this past January. Hody Childress was an Air Force vet who worked at Lockheed Martin for over 20 years before his retirement. He met many hardships in his life, including losing his son and father in a tornado in the ‘70s and losing his first wife in 1999. After he retired from Lockheed Martin, Hody turned to farming to pass the time and keep himself entertained. His town of Geraldine, Alabama, had a population of under 1,000 people, with many living below the poverty line. In 2012, Hody walked into Geraldine Drugs, his local pharmacy, and talked to the owner and pharmacist, Brooke Walker. He asked her if she ever had anyone who couldn’t pay for their medication. She responded affirmatively, and he handed her a folded hundred-dollar bill and said, Donating in Secret ONE MAN’S MONTHLY GIFT TO HIS COMMUNITY
“The next time that happens, I want you to use this. I want it to be anonymous. I don’t want any details on who you use it on. Just tell them it is a blessing from God.” A month later, Hody returned to the pharmacy with another $100. He continued this practice until 2022 when he became too sick with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to leave his home. This was when his secret came to light. He confided in his daughter that he had been making contributions to the pharmacy for the past 10 years, and she agreed to continue the tradition after he passed. Hody’s donations came in handy for many in need of their medication. On average, he helped two people a month who could not cover the cost of their medicine. One family’s teenage son required an EpiPen, but the price was too high for the family to afford. When they let the pharmacist know, she turned to her envelope of donations from Hody to help cover what they couldn’t pay. The mother broke down in tears over her gratitude and the generosity of others.
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