James Robertson, Detroit man with 21-mile walk to work gets car
James Robertson given brand new Ford from local dealership
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) - The Detroit man who made international news over his difficult daily commute to work won't have to walk anymore.
James Robertson has been given a new car by Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights. Robertson picked up the car, a red fully loaded 2015 Ford Taurus, on Friday.
When he picked up the car, Robertson said, "I don't like it, I love it!"
The story of how the 56-year-old Robertson walks 21 miles everyday to get to and from work was first reported by the Detroit Free Press . Since then it has appeared on both national and international news outlets.
It has also led to more than $310,000 in donations to a GoFundMe site for Robertson that was set up by a Wayne State University student.
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STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) - The Detroit man who made international news over his difficult daily commute to work won't have to walk anymore.
James Robertson has been given a new car by Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights. Robertson picked up the car, a red fully loaded 2015 Ford Taurus, on Friday.
When he picked up the car, Robertson said, "I don't like it, I love it!"
The story of how the 56-year-old Robertson walks 21 miles everyday to get to and from work was first reported by the Detroit Free Press . Since then it has appeared on both national and international news outlets.
It has also led to more than $310,000 in donations to a GoFundMe site for Robertson that was set up by a Wayne State University student.
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WXYZ 7 Action News is metro Detroit's leading source for breaking news, weather warnings, award-winning investigative reports, sports and entertainment.
WXYZ 7 Action News is Detroit's breaking news and weather leader. Channel 7 - on-air, online at WXYZ.com and always Taking Action for You.
For more download the WXYZ mobile app:
iPhone: http://bit.ly/iOS-wxyz
Android: http://bit.ly/wxyzplay
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