Elderly Man Selling Bicycle to Buy Food Breaks Hearts of Netizens
An elderly man touches the hearts of the netizens for selling his beloved bicycle just to earn money and buy food.
Recently, King Robert “Toto” Heredia, a Facebook user, shared heartbreaking photos of an elderly man who is trying to sell his beloved bicycle to earn money. The post quickly circulated online and garnered various reactions from the internet users.
The story began when the elderly man, known as Lolo Marcelo, was seen sitting by the side of the road in Barangay Cuyab, San Pedro, Laguna. He was trying to sell his bicycle, which he had used for years. His reason for selling it was he needed the money to buy food.
In the post, King Robert shared a conversation he had with Lolo Marcelo. When asked why he was selling the bike, Lolo Marcelo revealed that he had no other way to buy food for himself. Despite his dire situation, he chose to sit by the road in hopes that someone would be willing to help him by buying the bicycle.
Many were moved by his situation and expressed a desire to help. Some offered to buy the bicycle, while others shared the story to spread awareness and encourage more people to lend a hand.
The post has a caption:
“Naluha nalang ako, wala rin kasi ako maibigay kahit barya. napadaan lang kasi ako. Kaya ipopost ko nalang po ito. SAna may tumulong o bilin ang bike ni Lolo Marcelo 75 y.o na taga Cataquiz, San Pedro Laguna. Nakaupo sa gilid ng kalsada ng Brgy. Cuyab San Pedro ngayon kanina alas 3 ng hapon.”
The post points out the struggles faced by some elderly individuals and the kindness of strangers who step in to make a difference.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
