A plumber is currently going viral for his wonderful mission: supporting the elderly and vulnerable by fixing their plumbing for free.
While everyone in a community might use a little support from their neighbors and friends, we all know who needs it the most: the elderly and persons with disabilities. In fear of being viewed as a burden, these people seldom ask for help even if they need it.
James, who is originally from Liverpool, insists that the customer will have “free plumbing for life.” We need to be a human race, to look out for each other.” Though he had gained internet stardom because of his kind act, James refuses to take all the credit, saying that his actions are “a community effort”.
Jame said that others may wonder what the plumber gets from all these selfless deeds and put simply but it makes him feel good inside. “It makes me feel human, humble and a little giddy inside… I want to expand this service across the country. I will never give up the fight,” he said.
James wants to offer more services than just Burnley, and the publicity that the viral receipt has generated could be quite beneficial. “I’ve got other plumbers… offering help. My hope is to get Depher national, in every city and town,” James said.
“Your story of James Anderson, the caring plumber who charged $0 for repairing an elderly lady’s boiler really was a pleasure to read.
I am 63, also a plumber, semi-retired, and did either a large discount, or if the job took all of 10 minutes, no charge.
My boss never gave me a problem, and he, having an ailing parent, truly understood how much our clients appreciated it. So hands up to you, James, you are setting a great example for our fellow plumbers.
Our job is extremely hard, and dangerous at times, giving our services to the elderly is something they truly appreciate.” — Bruce Drury
