“Your gift is that no one forgets you, that we know that you are there, and that you matter to us.” This is what a man said who recently toured Avery County, North Carolina (United States), which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene about three months ago. Presenting himself as a “secret Santa”, the American is in fact a rich businessman who has been particularly generous, CBS News reported this Friday.
Survivors of floods and Hurricane Helene
He did not hesitate to meet different people he met along his way and offer them 100 dollar bills, or around 95 euros. The generous donor visited motels where flood victims were relocated, as well as supermarkets and parking lots. In addition to hugs and comforting words, the entrepreneur distributed a total of 100,000 dollars (around 95,000 euros).
The businessman, who wishes to remain anonymous, is in fact a regular at this type of charitable operation, which he carries out every year around the holidays. Each time, he donates $100,000 in 100 bills. The “Secret Santa” explained that he chose Avery County in 2024 because “When people experience tragedy, they can lose their home, all their possessions , but what they can't lose is hope. And maybe we can give them some hope. »
