Boy Who Lost Both Hands to Electric Shock Gets Help, Man Buys Tricycle for His Dad, Enrols Him in School

Boy Who Lost Both Hands to Electric Shock Gets Help, Man Buys Tricycle for His Dad, Enrols Him in School

  • A Bangladesh photographer, GMB Akash, has put big smiles on the faces of Mahabub's family and improved their standard of living
  • The Good Samaritan bought a tricycle for the young man's father so that he can earn more for his family
  • Mahabub lost his hands to an electric shock many years ago as a boy when he was flying a kite in his neighbourhood

A kind Samaritan known as GMB Akash on Facebook has extended his kindness to a young man, Mahabub, who lost both his hands in an accident.

To ease his family’s trouble, the man sought help and was able to crowdfund the sum of $1200 (N492,684) to get a tricycle for Mahabub's father.

Mahabub's father got a tricycle
Mahabub was happy about the gift. Photo source: GMB Akash
Source: Facebook

A need for a beautiful life

According to GMB Akash, the machine would be used by his father to earn a living for his family. That was not all, the young boy has also been admitted to a school and would be resuming soon.

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The philanthropist asked people to put the young man and his family into prayers. He prayed for everyone who contributed to giving the boy a beautiful life.

It should be noted that Mahabub lost his hands to an electric shock while flying a kite. Seventy-five per cent of his body was burnt in the accident.

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At the time of writing this report, the post has gathered over 300 shares and hundreds of comments.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

Amina Shabdellah said:

"MashaAllah. ..you are doing great work please continue with that zeal. May Allah bless you."

Fergana Sekander said:

"Thank you so much GMB Akash. I am very relieved that you made it. ALLAH BLESS Mahabub and YOU ALWAYS."

Aliva Salma said:

"Pray for you and salute that you doing an honest help to these minor people. How can we send help for these people?"

Mifrah Marikar said:

"May Allah bless this beautiful little soul and his parents abundantly. Our prayers will always be with you all!!"

Shahin Khalid said:

"Your beautiful stories and updates on being able to help some is very inspirational!! They brighten my day and may Allah bless you and your work always."

His dream is to empower people

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Bangladeshi photographer showed that the real essence of life is all about helping those who are in great need.

GMB Akash who was born in 1977 has been of great help to those who have been marginalised for many years.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 16, the man said that his life dream is to empower underprivileged female students with bicycles.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Joseph Omotayo avatar

Joseph Omotayo (HOD Human-Interest) Joseph Omotayo has been writing for the human interest desk since 2019 and is currently the head of the desk. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. He once worked for Afridiaspora, OlisaTV & CLR. He is a 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking fellow. He can be reached via: joseph.omotayo@corp.legit.ng.

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