Dying grandfather becomes Uber driver to help family
A university student in the United States has helped raise more than $100, 000 for an elderly Uber driver dying of cancer.
Kenneth Broskey took up a second job after he was diagnosed with Oropharyngeal cancer two years ago.
The 69-year-old wanted to help his daughter and two grandchildren pay off their $95, 000 mortgage.
Two weeks ago, Broskey was told by doctors he has just weeks left to live.
But instead of checking into hospital, the former real-estate agent has continued to work full-time to raise money to help his family.
In a twist of fate, Broskey recently picked up 22-year-old Robert Gainer from Washtenaw Community College.
The pair started talking about why Broskey had gotten into the Uber industry.
On hearing his story, Gainer was so inspired to help he set up a fundraising page on the website GoFundMe.
"He knows that things will be hard without him and like any good father or grandfather," Gainer wrote on the post.
"He worries about and wants to protect and provide for his family.
“It is my hope that you will help us save Ken’s house for the sake of his family."
The page quickly attracted hundreds of donations and Broskey has now exceeded his target of $95, 000, which will pay off his daughter’s mortgage.
Uber has also joined the drive, giving $5,000 to the elderly driver and pledging to donate $1 for every rider who uses the promotional code #UberPartnerKen on April 20th.
