Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

A Flat Tyre And A Full Heart

In a heart-warming act of kindness, a young woman has left a lasting impression on a local family after helping their anxious teenage daughter change a flat tyre on Eversleigh Road.

The daughter, a P-plater with high anxiety, found herself stranded by the side of the road, upset and unsure of what to do. With her parents out of state, she was about to call RACQ when a stranger in a red Mazda CX-5 pulled over and offered assistance.

The kind woman, who is believed to be of Islander descent and in her mid to late 20s, didn’t hesitate to help. Despite the daughter’s distress, the stranger calmly changed the tyre, offering much-needed support during a stressful situation.  

"I know how she felt," she shared.  

"I was in so many sticky situations as a P-plater and wished someone helped me back then. I hope your daughter is ok."

The grateful parents, overwhelmed by the woman’s kindness, wanted to find a way to thank her.  

"We would love to give her a gift when we are back," they said.  

In response, the good samaritan humbly declined any reward, saying, "Paying it forward is enough for me."  

She added, "Also, you saying I’m still in my 20s is enough of a gift for me."

The parents expressed their deep gratitude and said, “I'm glad there are kind people still around, and in the future, we will be teaching our daughter to change a tyre!”

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