Meet the good Samaritan who saved the life of a developmentally disabled man caught in blizzard

Sha'kyra Aughtry was hailed as a hero for rescuing Joey White, a 64-year-old man, and bringing her into her home for the holidays during last year's massive snowstorm in Buffalo. She and her family cared for White for days, until help arrived. Now, a year later, here's a look at their close bond. David Begnaud has more.
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[@CrankyGrandma]

“Whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me”. God will bless her! This is amazing.

[@manita2653]

God is blessing her and her family … beautiful woman, partner and their children. It is ALL about Love and Compassion 🌟🕊️🧡

[@nancysouder5111]

Yes, everything we do to another living soul, be it man or animal, is the same as doing it to God. This earth and everything on it are creations of God and should be treated as such.

[@erikaarnold4780]

That never gets less beautiful 🥹. I was going strong till this comment…😫 time for a tissue…❤

[@lilactuliee6953]

@CrankyGrandma I got chills when I remembered the words of Christ. This is literally what Jesus said 😢

[@garylefevers]

God bless that wonderful lady. She is definitely a true blessing to others.

[@sappysuds4545]

We need more Americans like this woman. Being kind and looking out for others.

[@Theonetruegod-hw2ei]

Why dont you be that person?

[@HighandDrunk.]

​@@Theonetruegod-hw2eithere like that person who's screams call 911 instead of doing it themselves

[@Theonetruegod-hw2ei]

@@oldrooster25 I don’t know who to dumb down my statement for you. I’m not like you. Please stop projecting your life onto me. Thanks.

[@niceperson4359]

@@Theonetruegod-hw2eihow*

[@yvonneplant9434]

Happens all the time.

[@christiannacolbert5603]

My dad passed away, alone outside in 6 degree weather, screaming for help but nobody came. Dementia told him to go for a drive when he hadn't in 2 years. He fell and couldn't get back up. I was 7 hours away. It was Christmas Eve, 2022. It guts me everytime I think about it, and that's every day. I wish someone like her had been there that morning. Grateful she saved one life.

[@Blurb777]

i am so very sorry about your dad. So very sorry :(

[@AmyHoward-lq5tg]

So sorry. Hugs

[@TheRealdal]

OMG! That just guts me. I lost my mom last year too but not in a tragedy. I’m so sorry. I’ll pray for your healing.

[@AL-ALady]

Oh my condolences 😢😢😢🙏🏾

[@ced8668]

I’m so sorry for your immense loss

[@lilactuliee6953]

Others did die in this storm so she literally saved this man. God bless her.

[@asantewa3]

She really saved his life. Sometimes social media is a savior because those men who showed up also helped. His hands were in very bad shape, sepsis was the next step.

[@erikaarnold4780]

That ring could have caused serious trouble. I now realize I need to own a set of bolt cutters! 👀

[@user-hf7yg9yp2o]

@@erikaarnold4780 I'm so glad she even had bolt cutters. I definitely don't have them and what would I have used to help him? I can't think of one thing that could do it safely.

[@someonedifferent198]

There are special ring cutters, that are also used in the medical profession. They give a clean cut so the ring van be repair. If have had many rings cut from my fingers, bad luck with broken arms and bad sprains. A set of could truly safe a finger of a life if it prevents sepsis. If you get to it quickly to can also use a elastiek tric, to get a ring of, you can look if up here on youtube.

[@ashlydingle396]

@@user-hf7yg9yp2oshe has a man, so that’s why she had em lol…

[@djborum9014]

She taught a huge lesson to a lot of people that night. Her kids will never forget their heroic mom. She is golden.

[@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely]

She put it out on social media & 2 strangers turned up to help 2 strangers!! I LITTERALLY CRIED!! That was TOO beautiful!! ❤xx❤xx❤

[@Charlie-bh3yk]

It’s an example of what humanity should be-strangers helping strangers selflessly 💖

[@michellealvarez8160]

Strangers not the police, not EMT, not a doctor but strangers

[@mid-ohioguardian6927]

@@michellealvarez8160 100% correct !!

[@paulasuhr8234]

Love her! Love this story! ♥️ “Be kind.”

[@NicolesReviews]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@expertexcavatinginc]

She is probably the best mother ever. She has that maternal instinct. Her children will grow up well because of her good nurturing. Wow.

[@tomlineberger]

What a wonderful woman, her partner and her family!! She set a wonderful example of how to show love, kindness and empathy by taking care of this poor guy!! I truly applaud her!!

[@cindys4082]

An incredible, beautiful, amazing woman. ❤

[@Trish0305]

Totally agree ✌️🙏

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Excellent example for her children! “Teach your children well!”

[@DebNKY]

I'm so glad she's been rewarded so generously. Super Bowl tickets? That's awesome!

[@acestarone]

the pictures of all the gifts they received are awesome. also the pictures of her and Joe. I am pretty sad that his job required him to come to work that day. there were so many stories of people being stranded.

[@bellladonna2071]

Why amI crying 😢 This is a touching story. Shakyra is the true definition of a hero.

[@erikaarnold4780]

It got me, too, girl.😫 Loving *us* right now. Happy New Year, sis! 🎆✊🏾💅🏾

[@Yallhatethetruth]

Crying like a baby 😅

[@bellladonna2071]

@@erikaarnold4780 ❤️❤️❤️

[@bethihearyou1029]

I'm still crying, what a beautiful heart this sweet lady ♥️ has. What a great example she is for her children. So wonderful. And yes, God has blessed her and he has blessed all who have seen this video.

[@lisasangria1086]

I know right...I am 2 mins in and at work and starting to cry too....🧡🧡

[@rayisland23]

I'm crying over this. Our country NEEDS more wonderful people like this

[@NewAgeBarbarian]

Our world needs it

[@JustShayShay]

❤❤❤ I'm with you. I love them all and I don't know them. ❤❤❤touched my heart

[@Humbirdhippo5475]

Such a beautiful story. She was afraid, but showed kindness and mercy anyway. She went above and beyond. I’m so glad she’s been honored and blessed.

[@YoungMr.H.5304]

Nowadays, it's hard to know when to be a good samaritan when helping someone stranded on the side of the road could get you carjacked. So it's good to hear stories like this to reassure us that humanity hasn't died.

[@shawnpreston1639]

You have to trust your instincts, observation, and use spiritual discernment. I don’t think that woman or her boyfriend would have let that man in their home, especially around the kid, if this wasn’t a divine intervention. “Baby, use your head” is what my mama always tells me.

[@blueturtle1719]

@@shawnpreston1639 Amen. I think God made it all possible; no harm came to Sha'kyra and she took in the man when he desperately needed help. It would've been difficult for anyone to see their way thru the blizzard and it was harder for Mr. White to find help because of his cognitive impairment. Thankfully Sha'kyra was able to hear his cries for help.

[@kathleenschoultz]

@@shawnpreston1639 So true. Observation and instincts

[@NotLikeUs869]

Yeah. Someone’s really going to be doing a lot of hijacking in a blizzard when it’s 4 degrees below out. Use your brain.

[@5Gburn]

I'll put a fact out for you: in that type of weather, the chance of crime is extremely low. Rain, storm, sleet, snow, hail. No one's out in that unless they got caught in it and are trying to get out. Anyone in that circumstance is trying to survive.

[@GMommie7638]

I cried when this story was reported last year and of course I'm crying now. This is such the ultimate Christmas Story. It would be nice to have an annual update every Christmas for all to see and know the true spirit of this holiday. Sending love💗to Joey, Sha'Kyra, her partner and their family, to the guys who came to their rescue and all involved in making sure Joey is safe and being loved❣💝💞💞

[@MeMeDaVinci]

My sentiments exactly 😊

[@rochelhernandez8573]

Mine too just beautiful

[@mariemarie3614]

...I want the movie. This needs to be immortalized in the big screen 😭

[@tamaramadison7563]

This is so Wonderful the World needs more Kindness❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NotLikeUs869]

I worked geriatrics as a nurse for over a decade and the way this story made my eyes tear up. It’s always heartwarming to see compassion shown to our most vulnerable. It be you or someone you love.

[@YK-mj8oo]

Beautiful example of “love thou neighbor”. Thanks to Sha’Kyra, her fiancé, and the 2 strangers that took them to the hospital. They, too, need to be recognized and honored. Glad to hear Joey is doing well considering the alternative. Blessings to all of them.👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@diannam8796]

What a wonderful role model for her children.

[@ColumbiaQT2001]

I’m glad she was able to help him. I’m sorry he lost his fingers. 😩😵‍💫😟😟

[@spookreap]

I think she and her family deserves to be honored for saving a total stranger.

[@faf8609]

She’s more than a good person! She’s an amazing person! Salute Queen!

[@rachelroussey7048]

OMG this woman's love and compassion brought tears to my eye. What a beautiful spirit. This is what the holiday spirit is really about, just as she said! Beautiful story, beautiful lady, and also wonderful men who helped take them to the hospital!!! Heroes all around! 👏💪🙌🫶❤️❤️❤️ I hope and pray all the heroes have a wonderful 2024, filled with love, light, laughter, joy, peace, good health, happiness and so much more! 🙏🙏❤️

[@ronaldwilliams1837]

I wished i could say we would get that same compassion if it were under identical circumstances if the roles were in reverse.

[@rachelroussey7048]

@@ronaldwilliams1837 I hope you do if you ever find yourself in such dire circumstances, BUT I hope you don't ever go through something like that! Poor guy went through a LOT with the frostbite!!! 🥶 I hope he's ok now!!! 🙏🙏🤞

[@user-th2vl1dq1u]

Bless you.

[@barrybolton1396]

@@ronaldwilliams1837 I would.

[@patriciahercules6852]

If he had died in her home her whole family would have arrested

[@gmunden1]

He is getting prosthetics to replace his loss fingers. He can no longer work at the cinema house, and he is receiving home care. This is amazing.

[@TheSitygurl]

Thank you for the update on Shakyra and Joey. I was touched by her actions and to see that they are still "family" is so heartwarming! Thank you Shakyra for showing the world that love and compassion for others is real and it still exist!!❤

[@davidpearn2484]

This lady and her family deserves everything good coming to them, and God bless Joey.

[@thewoodchick7462]

this woman was raised by amazing people. I am crying... what an amazing story. May her family be blessed

[@brb__bathroom]

It's nice to know there are good people in the world, it gives me hope.

[@LisaHale-yl2vr]

This woman and her family embodied the true mean of Christmas. And the relationship she and her family have built with this man is absolutely heartwarming. I am born and raised in Buffalo NY and this why they call Buffalo NY "the city of good neighbors". ❤

[@teresalegler2777]

Thank you for this update on Joey and her saviors. Definitely Good Samaritans in this world. So glad Joey is improving and so many helped this young family were rewarded for their kindness. This story should be made into a movie.

[@tracihead1735]

Man this gave me chills to see this woman and family exhibit the love and kindness for another human being! She has taught a LIFELONG lesson to her children that is better than any words she could have spoken. It is so unfortunate that he lost his fingers. Praying that while his level of independence has been negatively impacted may his quality of life be positively impacted! Thanks for bringing this story to us all!

[@donotsupportterroristgroups]

I'm so sorry to hear that Joey lost his fingers.😢

[@mirzamay]

I love this story. Thanks for the update. I didn't know he lost his fingers. He's been a janitor at the theater for 40 yrs! How is he going to do that with no fingers? 😔. Thank God he didn't lose his whole life, which he absolutely would have. I guess he lost his hands but gained new family. I really hope they do get this prosthetics and asap. 65+ is a hell of a time to learn to live without fingers 😒. Not even to mention 65+ with the capacity of a 10yr old. Thank you for bringing him Chinese, that has to be a light that makes all the difference with what he is facing. 🙏 You truly are an angel on earth. Embodying the christ spirit. 🙇‍♀️

[@acestarone]

I am sad his job required him to come to work. I am sure so many people were stranded. that blizzard had many issues of people being stranded.

[@cloudswinger2000]

@@acestarone Probably didn't require him to go to work, but since he's a little slow, he probably felt the need to go to work.

[@acestarone]

@@cloudswinger2000 oh okay ✅. Yes I recall that storm and people were told not to go out unless it was essential. Maybe the theater closed early and he still got stranded

[@luminousmoon86]

@@acestarone The theater shouldn't have been open, period. That storm was expected and they literally told people the night before to not go out unless absolutely necessary. They were just being callous, especially how they just let him walk out alone when his shift was over since the weather was already bad by then. They knew very well that he was disabled.

[@ObserverAmanda]

I would bet anything that the theater was not open. *Why* would they be if they would have no customers? *How* would it even be open if employees can't get to the theater? Not even any of the *EMERGENCY SERVICES* could travel in that weather so how could the theater be open? I forgot to mention this, but it was also Christmas Eve so it is extremely probable that the theater would be closed even without there being a blizzard. He probably follows schedules and is used to routines because of his cognitive limitations. He likely believed that he should be at work as he normally is on that day of the week without realizing the risks of walking outside in a blizzard or that the theater would not be open because of the weather.

[@raymondwolken7975]

Brings tears to my eyes and assures me there are many folks who care. Many blessings to the nice family who saved Joey.

[@craftmom5302]

She's just a good person. And a lot of us should take that lesson from her and do good with it. Because it doesn't matter what color of skin you have or what religion you are. What matters is how we treat each other. And we're failing miserably put that young lady brutal light to kindness

[@christya2488]

She is a hero! Such a beautiful human being. The world needs more people like her. This story would make a great film.

[@Hedwig-gj2di]

This is the kind of thing i always worry about when my little boy with autism grows up, my husband and I are passed, and theres no family left for him. I hope he will be in a good home and I pray to God that if he is ever in a situation like this man was that he will find an angel just like this woman to come help him. These are just the kinds of angels that ALL of our children need, whether grown or still a child, whether developmentally delayed or not!

[@diamondwife0224]

Why can't everyone be like her. 😢

[@shawnpreston1639]

That man looked at peace in her home. She washed his clothes and everything. First of all, women can be mama bears when they have kids, so the fact that she allowed him in her home is a major blessing and sign of trust. Then, she fed him like a child. He told her he loved her and only had known her a few days. I genuinely believe she’ll look out for him for the rest of his life. Don’t tell me GOOD people aren’t out here in this world because they are…we all can be one of them. ❤

[@laurenyoungs]

It's good to know there's still good people out there, who are willing to risk what it takes to help someone else. God bless her and her boyfriend

[@MsMadmax1]

The governor should recognize this kind, caring loving and generous soul. God bless you Sha'kyra and your entire family. Thank you for renewing my faith in not only humanity but in America and our capacity to look out for one another.

[@Myjebw6119]

She’s beautiful inside and out!! Bless all those that went above and beyond. All of them are HEROES!!!!

[@tracystokes6299]

This woman was an Angel. I could learn a lot from her.

[@angelaamare9290]

This is what Love your neighbors is all about. Really good to see the Love when the world has so much hate. Thank you and the gentleman who came to your aide to get him to the hospital ❤

[@Impromptu2370]

This woman has a heart of gold. Thank you for saving him sometimes we don’t have to look any further for angels than our own neighborhood.

[@ksharpe8137]

She isn’t just beautiful on the outside. She’s also beautiful on the inside where it really counts. God will bless her for the love and concern showed that man and for her continued love and care she still shows him.

[@Chicago2714]

Hell of a comment.💯

[@tshaffer9681]

The world needs a lot more people like this lady and her family.

[@nancywilliams9041]

That woman needs some type of recognition from the city for what she done because very few people would’ve let a strange man into their home! She is an angel in disguise

[@sjohnson65456]

She got recognition from the governor... it's in the video.

[@misswildlife7905]

I have a feeling she would do it all over again, regardless of whether she was "rewarded" afterwards. She has a kind heart even after her and her husband saved him.

[@JudyChartrand-uv6oi]

This brought tears to my eyes. The effort and the caring for a stranger. Great sentiments about love, as Christ taught. God bless you.

[@beverlydust5381]

I live in the city of Buffalo New York, our motto is the city of good neighbors, I used to work for the company that was supposed to taking care of Joey, I also worked at the group house shown in the story, I haven't worked there for quite a while, but I am glad she helped him and he is still alive. 🙏 for Joey.

[@factsoverfiction7826]

Glad you posted, hope you can help explain. Was the group home supposed to keep Joey inside & safe during the storm? Did they get fined or shut down b/c of this?

[@beverlydust5381]

@factsoverfiction7826 I don't know for sure because I stopped working there several years before this incident, but the resident cannot be prevented from leaving the house, because that is aform of abuse and the staff members cannot restrain them from leaving, the individuals who live there have intellectual disabilities, the reporter said that he has the intellectual ability of a 10 year old but he is by age an adult. If he chose to leave the residence the staff members cannot prevent him from leaving and they cannot leave the other residents unattended that means a charge of abuse against the staff member for each resident in the house left alone , this house had room for 8 people who lived there. The staff members job is to assist the residents in learning life skills, cooking, cleaning, and laundry, budgeting, meal planning, grocery shopping,teaching them the bus routes in the community, making sure that they took their medication properly. Some houses have 24 hours staffing Some do not.

[@beverlydust5381]

@factsoverfiction7826 I'm sure that they investigated the situation, and it would be considered a personal matter for the human resources department of the company and the state over seeing agencies. They could have been fired or had to have gone through the training classes again, I don't know about the resolution of the situation. I don't know if the agencies got sued by the family or not in this case.

[@beverlydust5381]

@factsoverfiction7826 When I left the agency the community had more than 25 such houses throughout the community I don't know about now.I believe that they may have had several hundred employees.

[@ishanabhavsar]

Beverly 🌷 you should start a channel and tell us about your experiences...at least now and then upload a video if you don't have a lot of time. People like you can help us understand things better maybe🤔

[@stellac.e2086]

back when this happened. my Question was WHY WAS HE OUT ON THE STREETS? the people he lives with & his job failed to let him know a major storm was due, to stay home.

[@LindaC616]

And someone from work should have seen to it that he made it home safely or was kept safe somewhere

[@mapple34]

Thank you. I was wondering the same thing! He should have never left work without supervision, he's developmentally a child.

[@luesmelton4634]

Good job m’aam, you saved him! A lot of people would have just ignored his cries.

[@teawithmissyp]

What an awesome lady. She has a true big heart. God bless her.

[@italtexasgal]

❤🥹 Sha' Kyra and her family are good people. They are the type of people I would love to surround myself with. They are true heroes and deserve all the love and respect for the love and respect they gave to Joey and continue to give to him. Bravo! 🥹❤️👏🏽🙏🏼

[@amj1733]

Beautiful soul of a woman

[@monicaprince8223]

Sha'Kyra....one good turn deserves another....you stepped up when someone was in dire straits....we all need to take a good look at ourselves and start helping each other....what is being a human being? We each have the capacity for empathy and for doing good. Let the New Year 2024 highlight this.

[@wonderwhat4]

Kind hearted woman did a great thing. She deserves all the positive attention and goodness coming her way.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Poor woman must have been beside herself! What a kind person! So sad that he lost his fingers. Hopefully he’ll manage with the prosthetic!

[@johnbalao9582]

She embodies what it means to be a hero, just like the courageous gentlemen who sprang into action at her desperate pleas for help and saved a life from certain death. Together, they exemplify the very best of humanity and inspire us all to be our better selves.

[@donnarivo7955]

If the world had more people like this beautiful loving and caring lady. We'd all be better off. God bless this beautiful soul. She is a gift to the world. I'm blessed just to know she's in the world with us.

[@cityslickerchickens5835]

What a beautiful woman! Making me cry! We need more women like her in this world…

[@jeffreybroge9002]

Shakira, one of the things I remember from studying the Bible when I was very young is--There is No greater thing in this World than to put someone else's needs before your own Thank You for your unselfish caring for this Man who was in the greatest need--Someone saved this Man's life and it was You God Bess You and your Partner Thank You--Thank You

[@sonjafarrell2773]

What a wonderful big hearted woman & her family!!!!! Best of all, a wonderful teaching moment for her children!!! People like renews ones faith in humanity!!!

[@rosannekatonwalden1620]

This woman is a HERO!!!!! Let me be more like her every day of my life.

[@jali276]

May God continue to bless everyone in this story, just beautiful ❤

[@deborahpensa5211]

A beautiful story. She is an angel in disguise. God bless her and God take care of Joey.

[@Stephtheencourager]

Tears are running down my face. What a beautiful woman ❤

[@user-hp3zn3on7v]

What a beautiful family for taking him in and helping .

[@Gamingandlipstck]

She is the epitome of Faith & Humanity! All that helped him!! Bless both families...

[@tomassoriano3103]

GOD IS WATCHING YOU, SHA'KYRA... God Bless You, your heart and family.

[@doodles3075]

What a wonderful women. She opened her home and her life when so many would have looked away.❤❤ I can't believe emergency services couldn't get through for days, yet someone in a truck did! This is disgusting

[@alicewalker838]

It's a shame they couldn't get the EMT there but some strangers did but every time i see this video why did they call this man to come in to work if they knew it was going to be really dangerous out for anyone to be out there and why know offer to take him home while no kind of transportation was running this the part i don't understand . it was a good thing she happened to hear him outside that evening crying for help.

[@MargaretFinnell]

What a beautiful story that should be made into a movie. Thank you, you have made me cry with tears of joy. She needs to be given the medal

[@beckyhenkel7917]

It's sad to know that there are few people left in this world who still have a heart in their chest!

[@thebladethestoneandthearro47]

When she said "we're friends forever right?" WOW she's so humble but uplifting❤

[@lauraclayton4687]

And God bless the men that came to help, and took him to the hospital.. They are angels💪🏾💙 Thank you 🙏🏾💙

[@Blurb777]

AMEN!

[@alihall676]

Kindness ALWAYS wins. We can all learn a lot from this lovely woman. Thank you for helping this man. ❤

[@user-kh7kt5km8f]

this lady is the epitome of love

[@leeblessed7498]

What an Angel. The LORD sent Joey, a forever Guardian Angel. I so glad he is ok. GOD BLESS both of them. Also, I commend the reporter for following up on this story. I always wandered, what happened to him. GOD BLESS.🙏🏽

[@joyceedgington5298]

She deserves everything good in life 🥰

[@user-no5gg6wh5k]

She and her family are rare. And she gave an awesome example to her children 🤙🏽🥰 I cried

[@vz4779]

What a wonderful woman and family. Bless her and Joey.

[@virginia6793]

She's his hero and his angel.

[@bluejem1315]

I'm not crying , what a wonderful lady . Thank you for your kindness.

[@terry362]

This story melted my heart. So beautiful. 🙏🏽🇬🇧💜

[@Ann-kw1pn]

What a great story! What a great lady and her family! Thanks for posting!

[@bellavita3097]

I remember this story and I’ll say it again what an amazing human she is! 👼🏽

[@sonnybobsquarepants266]

It costs nothing to be kind❤❤❤❤❤

[@roxannecarr8355]

This is the kind of heart we need for president. Bless you, beautiful lady.

[@wilmaallen9872]

When she said "Not on my watch!", help came from everywhere. Awesome. Thanks for the update ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeenDelivered]

This story always brings me to tears. Love them.

[@johndavidw]

What a beautiful spirit she has!

[@KungPuKitty]

She most definitely saved his life that night.

[@donnadonaldson9671]

Shakira and Trent are hero’s . They literally saved his life. Thank god for them!

[@mariehampton740]

This is what gives me faith in humanity again

[@hamptons1]

What a woman, what a wonderful family.

[@debrad8165]

She is someone very special, very special indeed! God bless her a LOT!

[@livingmybelovedlife8447]

Thank you for this update. Their story is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Please tell us more about Joey. I hope lots of things were donated to him and his family just like they were to Sha'kyra.

[@shawnpreston1639]

We can hope that but let’s not compare. And who’s to say he’s living with his family for things to be donated to them? After all, he was living in a group home when this happened. I pray for Joey and his sister who seems like a total sweetheart, but Joey didn’t get tickets or trips because Joey can’t use his hands. Let’s be hopeful and reasonable at the same time. But, may God bless all parties involved.

[@anyaw340]

Why the "just like they were to Sha'kyra"? She and her family had absolutely NO responsibility to this man. They took on that huge responsibility, when even the government did not. She could've looked out the window and closed the curtains again that day, like other people probably did - but she didn't. As a result, a vulnerable man who was clearly about to freeze to death did not freeze to death. This was a great risk/expense to herself and her family. (After all, she let a random man in her home, which could've posed safety concerns.) That's why she was rewarded to such a degree. You say you hope things were donated to "Joey and his family", but he was living in a group home. Not that there's necessarily anything wrong with that - lots of families struggle to care for severely disabled relatives - but I'm also not sure why his family would be entitled to anything. As for Joey, I hope Joey gets the support he needs. He now has no fingers, in addition to his other disabilities, so he certainly has more immediate needs than Disney World and a football game. Let's hope he's getting the RIGHT type of donations, not just donations.

[@lovesyah4618]

​@@anyaw340You nailed it perfectly! Why couldn't the person in the comments see gift in all this? SMH🤔

[@Leila655]

Joey is already gifted by still being ALIVE. PER SHAKYRA & HER FAMILY .They Deserve THE GIFTS

[@sharmaineclif6731]

I am in tears watching this. Wow.

[@elizabethlovell9997]

What a lovely woman! She deserves everything good for the rest of her life.

[@MyMSLS]

Angels do walk amongst us. She was definitely his guardian angel. She did everything she could to ensure his safety and his life. The two men that answered her social media call of distress are also angels. May the universe continue to bless them all. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kpstl26]

I still can't get enough of this story. Shkyra is awesome.