Justin Timberlake surprised a teen living with cerebral palsy by gifting him with a wheelchair-accessible van.
In a Zoom chat with 17-year-old Jake Stitt and his father Tim, the pop star said he heard about a campaign to raise money for the vehicle. “I was so moved that I want you guys to have this van,” Timberlake said. “I’m going to cover all the costs.”
Stitt is well known in Morristown, Tennessee for sitting outside with a sign that reads “Honk if you’re happy.”
A GoFundMe campaign to raise the money needed for a van Stitt could access without having to rely on his father to lift him in and out raised $26,110 of the $35,000 goal before Timberlake stepped in.
Now, the cash raised will be used for expenses related to the van as well as Stitt’s medical treatments.
“You inspire me, Jake,” Timberlake said.