'Calgary Scooter Guy' gets a Gracious Upgrade!

It’s so easy to complain your way through your morning commute… until the ‘Calgary Scooter Guy’ puts everything in perspective.

Luckily, there’s a very happy ending to this story… stay with me!

This gentleman was spotted on one of Calgary’s busiest highways (QEII highway), exposed to all of the elements while riding his scooter.

Kimmy Star posted the video stating, “Deerfoot trail, icy roads, cars in the ditch everywhere…. and then there’s this guy!” The video has been watched over 1.1 million times since being posted 2 days ago!

It came to light that he rode this scooter to and from work and church, as he couldn’t afford a vehicle while supporting his large family.

Quickly, a GoFundMe account was started to help raise money to buy this man a vehicle, and within 1 day, nearly $7,000 was raised!

It didn’t take long for a car dealership to get word of the man’s story, and Automaxx Calgary graciously donated a 2010 Dodge charger SXT all-wheel drive to the ‘Calgary Scooter Guy’!

To ‘Calgary Scooter Guy’s’ credit he has not personally commented on the video, story or donation as of yet… Local sources say he doesn’t want to be thought of as a charity case, but do admit that he works his tail off for his family and could use a little extra help.

Looks like ‘Calgary Scooter Guy’ will be needing a new nickname!