Donations help disabled teen realize dream of attending university
Hundreds of people have donated thousands of dollars to help a recently homeless teen, who lives with a disability, attend Carleton University.
CBC News posted Benjamin Williamson’s story Wednesday morning, and by early afternoon an online campaign to help him cover his tuition, housing and living expenses had raised $22,000.
“All my living costs will be paid for,” said Williamson, who has cerebral palsy and uses a motorized wheelchair.
“Thank you does not express what people have done for me. You have really given me the ability to restart my life.”
The money will cover the remainder of Williamson’s first-year tuition, plus his room in residence, which is specially equipped to meet his needs. The donations will also cover his living expenses until at least the end of the school year.