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Latonya Young, a single mom of three, was driving Uber late one night when she p…

Latonya Young, a single mom of three, was driving Uber late one night when she picked up Kevin outside an Atlanta soccer game. During the long ride, they shared stories—Kevin opened up about his divorce, and Latonya explained how she once had to drop out of Georgia State University because she owed just $700 she couldn’t afford.

A few days later, Latonya got a shocking call: she was cleared to re-enroll. Kevin had secretly paid off her balance, determined not to let a small bill end her dream.

From that moment, Latonya pushed forward with a promise to succeed. She worked hard, earned her associate degree in criminal justice, and graduated with Kevin proudly in the crowd. Their chance meeting turned into a lifelong friendship—and a new future.

Today, Latonya is continuing her studies with a goal of becoming a federal probation officer. Proof that one act of kindness can rewrite an entire story. ❤️

📸 Credit: Georgia State University / CNN