Mom of Boy With Autism Helps Raise $35,000 for School Custodian Who Goes Above and Beyond
When a beloved school custodian missed out on a $10,000 community prize, one mom decided to one-up the accolade. Touched by the custodian’s kindness toward her son who has autism the entire community helped raise an incredible $35,000.
The check was presented to Raymond Brown, custodian of White Oak Elementary in Edenton, North Carolina, on March 20, to his immense surprise. Raymond Brown with Amos. (Courtesy of Adrian Wood)
Adrian Wood has sent all four of her children to White Oak. Brown has especially helped her 7-year-old son, Amos, fit in with his peers despite the obstacles he experiences as a child with autism.