Word of the teen's selflessness spread quickly, and soon local residents found ways to return the favor! When a stranger named Matt Block saw Antonio's story on the news, he decided to give the young man his 2004 red Mustang convertible.
“I couldn't come to grips with selling it," Matt explained. "This was a good way for me to get rid of it and know someone that gets it is going to appreciate it."
Not only did Antonio enjoy the unexpected gift, but it also held special meaning for him. Before his mother's death in 2018, she drove the same car — down to the red color! Matt said the moving coincidence gave him "goose bumps."
And the best was yet to come! Insurance agent Bob Briceland heard about the car and offered Antonio a free year of auto insurance. Then Medaille College gave him a full ride scholarship! The teen was planning to take classes at a trade school while he saved for tuition, and now he'll be able to pursue his dream of being a small business owner!
"I literally stopped, pulled over, and started crying," Gwynn said. "So did my great aunt. My little cousin did also."
Antonio could have easily said the littered streets were not his problem, but he took action instead. Great job, Antonio! We can all learn from your wonderful example!
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