When Joshua bought an old couch at a garage sale, he never imagined it would change his life. It was just a $20 purchase to spruce up his garage-turned-guestroom. But his dog, Wasabi, uncovered a hidden treasure: $20,000 stuffed inside the couch.
The discovery was thrilling but bittersweet. Joshua recalled Kristen, the seller, mentioning her late mother’s struggles and her daughter’s leukemia treatment. He decided the money wasn’t his to keep.
Returning the cash to Kristen brought tears of relief. It was her mother’s forgotten savings, enough to fund her daughter’s treatments. Grateful, Kristen shared Joshua’s act of kindness on social media, making him a local hero. Soon, he was rewarded with a matching $20,000 check from an anonymous donor, a promotion at work, and heartfelt gratitude from Kristen’s family.
That $20 couch didn’t just transform Joshua’s life—it reminded him of the power of integrity and the joy of putting others first.