Homeless Good Samaritan who returns backpack full of cash rewarded!

CBS Boston reports that Glen James, a homeless man, discovered a backpack full of $2,400 in cash, $39,500 in traveler’s checks, and a passport in his local mall. Despite the incredible sum of funds that had practically landed in James’ lap, he did not keep the backpack’s contents for himself; he found the nearest Boston police officers and turned it in. Later that night, the customer who originally lost the backpack was able to retrieve it (to his immense relief).

Good Samaritans are out there, but it’s rare to hear about them in the media. What makes James’ case especially touching is that, in addition to being honored by the Boston Police Department, an online fundraising site in James’ name was set up to reward him for his actions. Considering his living and financial situation, several thousand people were touched by his honesty and have donated to the fundraiser (which, as of this morning, was over $145,000.00!).

You can read more about the fundraiser or even donate a few dollars yourself by clicking here.

Photo courtesy of gofundme.com