Michigan Woman Discovers $15,000 While Going To Work, Her Kind Act Proves That Decent People Actually Exist

The chances of finding a bag full of $15,000 cash sitting on the road are pretty slim. But what’s even more unlikely is someone returning such should they find it.

On January 21, Diane Gordon was on her regular walk home like any other day. There was nothing to prepare her for what was about to happen.

Just as Diane got to the gas station, she saw the plastic bag on the ground. In her own words, “I looked down on the ground and found a plastic bag with a large sum of money in it…when you turned it over, there was even more money.”

She didn’t even have to think twice before deciding to turn it over to the authorities. Her first thoughts were, “this doesn’t belong to me, I need to call a police officer,” and she did just that.

During the investigation, White Lake police found a total of $14,780 in an envelope in the bag. The police were sure it belonged to newlyweds because of its other contents.

Diane had lots of reasons to consider her discovery a gift from God; the most important one being her car broke down last year’s February. For eleven months, she had to endure the stressful walk to and from work.

Usually, it takes Diane about an hour to complete the long trek to her workplace — VC’s Fresh Marketplace, a popular supermarket in Waterford, Michigan. Here, she stands behind the deli counter, serving sliced meat.

Besides having to walk long distances, Diane also details some other implications of losing the use of her car. For instance, she would have loved to watch her grandkids play sports all the time.

The police gave the money back to the newlywed couple. Imagine the joy they felt when their money was returned to them. All thanks to Diane!

Let’s face it. It is pretty rare for anyone to pass on an opportunity to be $15,000 richer, especially when it’s free money. Would you?

Inspired by Diane’s act of honesty, Stacey Connell, a police officer’s wife, set up a GoFundMe for her. The officer’s wife aimed to raise enough money to buy Diane a new car.

Interestingly, Stacey Connell’s husband was one of the White Lake police officers who responded to Diane’s call. Stacey was pretty close to the story and was touched by Diane’s need for a car.

Diane’s goodness finally paid off on the 3rd day of February. Her donations got her a new car, a Jeep Compass. The green-colored Jeep was purchased from and with the help of Szott Auto, a local car company.

Diane’s car is nothing like she’s ever had before. She especially admires two of its features, the car has a backup camera and a steering wheel warmer, which are her very firsts.

Diane can live the rest of her life more fulfilled than ever before. With a singular display of honesty, she has inspired thousands of people to always do the right thing.