7. Rush hour commuters pitch in to help a lost family
They say kindness is contagious. In July, Valerie Taylor, the psychiatrist-in-chief at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, came to the aid of a Syrian family of five. They were lost in the hustle of Union Station during the evening rush hour. As she helped them make their way to their GO train, others lent a hand in carrying their strollers and bags. They had arrived in Canada four months ago and were trying to make their way to London, Ont. to be with family.
Once on the train, Taylor realized the family had received incorrect advice and were headed the wrong way. Between her and some 50 other people, they were able to pool together enough money to cover the additional cost of tickets for the right train. But it didn't end there. Somehow GO received wind of the situation and ended up sending the family to London in two taxis. When Taylor recounted the story on Facebook, her post was shared more than 29,000 times.
Tania Cameron TO passengers & @GOtransit help lost Syrian family! Amazing story by Valerie Taylor! https://www.facebook.com/vhtaylor/posts