Woman Abandons Her Father in a Wheelchair on the Street, Saying She’ll Be Right Back — Returns 12 Years Later

Oliver noticed an older man in a wheelchair on the street, waiting for someone. He offered help, but the man refused, claiming his daughter would be there soon. Curious, Oliver learned that the man, Mr. Perkins, had been waiting for 12 years. His daughter had dropped him off and never returned.

Determined to help, Oliver posted Mr. Perkins’ story and a photo on Facebook. The next day, a man named Richard contacted him, claiming Mr. Perkins was his father-in-law. Richard explained that his wife, Fiona, had suffered memory loss after a car accident, forgetting her father’s whereabouts. The post had finally led them to him.

Soon, Fiona arrived, and the reunion was emotional. Richard explained that despite their search, no one had been able to help them find Mr. Perkins. Oliver, moved by the story, shared his own experience of losing his grandmother with Alzheimer’s.

Thanks to Oliver’s post, Mr. Perkins was reunited with his family, who took him back to Nevada. Oliver’s act of kindness showed that sometimes, we need to dig deeper before judging others—and that even small actions can change lives.