Liz Willock met driver Ellis Hill during an hour-long Uber ride. But their time together would have a lasting impact on Hill’s life.
While chatting, Hill noted that his son, Darrell Hill, made it to the Olympics for Team USA for shot put and would be competing in Rio.
“When I told her about my son she was really amazed, but when she asked me if I was going over there to watch him, I said I really couldn’t afford it.”
For Willock, this was heartbreaking.
“It was devastating to hear that. Here’s this wonderful man who has a close relationship with his son and I know any parent would want to see their son or daughter compete at the Olympics, but it was very understandable how that could be out of reach.”
Willock began hatching an idea. She happens to be a sales professional with the exact relationships and resources necessary to arrange Hill’s trip.
“She asked me, ‘If I could get you a ticket would you go?’ ” Hill said.. “And I said, ‘Oh my goodness I don’t even know you!'”
“She said, ‘No. I believe you and I were fated to meet and I’m going to try to make this happen,’ ” Hill noted.
The next day, Willock started a GoFundMe page with a $7,500 goal to send Hill to Rio. In just 2 days, the goal was met. He would watch his son compete.
“I was ecstatic. I feel really grateful and overcome by the knowledge that there are good people out there.” Hill said.
“There has been so much sadness and violence in the news lately and this really restored my faith in humanity. We had over 150 people contribute and I think Ellis knew maybe 10 of them. The rest were strangers.” Willock said.
“I haven’t seen my son in a couple months because he’s been training, I can’t wait to see him and encourage him in person and let him know I’m 100 percent in his corner.” Hill said.
Of chance encounters with strangers, Hill notes, “Liz was only a stranger for 5 minutes. We talk all the time now and I know we’re going to be friends for a long time.”
Credit: GoFundMe/Alexis PalmerLiz Willock met driver Ellis Hill during an hour-long Uber ride. But their time together would have a lasting impact on Hill’s life.
While chatting, Hill noted that his son, Darrell Hill, made it to the Olympics for Team USA for shot put and would be competing in Rio.
“When I told her about my son she was really amazed, but when she asked me if I was going over there to watch him, I said I really couldn’t afford it.”
For Willock, this was heartbreaking.
“It was devastating to hear that. Here’s this wonderful man who has a close relationship with his son and I know any parent would want to see their son or daughter compete at the Olympics, but it was very understandable how that could be out of reach.”
Willock began hatching an idea. She happens to be a sales professional with the exact relationships and resources necessary to arrange Hill’s trip.
“She asked me, ‘If I could get you a ticket would you go?’ ” Hill said.. “And I said, ‘Oh my goodness I don’t even know you!'”
“She said, ‘No. I believe you and I were fated to meet and I’m going to try to make this happen,’ ” Hill noted.
The next day, Willock started a GoFundMe page with a $7,500 goal to send Hill to Rio. In just 2 days, the goal was met. He would watch his son compete.
“I was ecstatic. I feel really grateful and overcome by the knowledge that there are good people out there.” Hill said.
“There has been so much sadness and violence in the news lately and this really restored my faith in humanity. We had over 150 people contribute and I think Ellis knew maybe 10 of them. The rest were strangers.” Willock said.
“I haven’t seen my son in a couple months because he’s been training, I can’t wait to see him and encourage him in person and let him know I’m 100 percent in his corner.” Hill said.
Of chance encounters with strangers, Hill notes, “Liz was only a stranger for 5 minutes. We talk all the time now and I know we’re going to be friends for a long time.”
Credit: GoFundMe/Alexis Palmer ( respect 🫡)
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