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Watch the emotional moment US high school students surprised Ghanaian custodian with his dream car

Students at James Madison High School in the United States of America (USA), Virginia, surprised their Ghanaian custodian, Francis Apraku, with his dream car, a Jeep Wrangler, after months of fundraising.

According to a news report, Apraku has been a cherished member of the school community for his kind spirit and constant encouragement.

For years, he is reported to have shared his desire to own a Jeep Wrangler, but this dream seemed unattainable as he worked tirelessly, sending money back to his relatives in Ghana.

The surprise, which culminated in the presentation of the Jeep in the school’s parking lot, was the result of a GoFundMe campaign led by students Logan Georgelas and Bennett Hibshman.

After learning about Apraku’s dream during a conversation outside the weight room, the students decided to act.

“If we had a bad day, he’d be the first guy to ask, hey, are you ok?” one of the students said.

“We wanted to do something special for him because no one else was going to,” another added.

Their campaign quickly gained traction, raising $5,000 on the first day alone. Within four months, they surpassed their $20,000 goal, raising around $22,000. With the help of a local car dealer, they found the 2015 Jeep Wrangler for Apraku.

When the big day arrived, Apraku was visibly emotional as he saw hisred-coloured dream car parked in front of him.

“My leg started shaking, I couldn’t stand, I had to get myself on the floor, and I was crying,” he said in an interview.

“I give thanks to Almighty God for making today for me, this is a great day, and I never believed this would happen in my life. I will never, ever forget today, not because of the car, but because of the kids.”

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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