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Johnny Bobbitt Jr.

Johnny Bobbitt Jr.

Johnny Bobbitt Jr. is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. [undefined]

In the Media

Johnny Bobbitt Jr. was featured in many news publications after a selfless act.

He saw Kate McClure pull over and knew something was wrong.

He told her to get back in the car and lock the doors.

A few minutes later, he came back with a red gas can.

Using his last 20 dollars to make sure Kate McClure could get home safe.

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The woman repaid him and decided to set up a GoFundMe to help raise some money for Johnny. There were 8,500 backers and they raised over $250,000. [undefined]

Personal Life

Johnny Bobbitt Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Ammunition technician. [undefined]

He is from Raleigh, North Carolina. [undefined] He had been homeless in Philadelphia for a year and a half before Kate helped him out in November of 2017. [undefined]

References

[1]
Citation Linkusatoday.comUSA Today on Johnny Bobbitt Jr.
Nov 23, 2017, 9:47 PM
[2]
Citation Linkphilly.comPhilly article on Johnny Bobbitt's generosity
Nov 23, 2017, 9:49 PM
[3]
Citation Linkpeople.comJohnny Bobbitt Jr. on People Magazine on his kind gesture
Nov 23, 2017, 9:11 PM
[4]
Citation Linkgofundme.comGoFundMe for Johnny...They raised over $250,000 for him in 12 days.There were 8,500 backers
Nov 23, 2017, 9:13 PM
[5]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comTaking a photo with Kate McClure
Nov 23, 2017, 9:37 PM