A few weeks ago we heard the heartwarming story of a homeless man who gained national attention for his “golden voice” after being discovered by the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch.
The man, Ted Williams, went from panhandling on the side of the road to an overnight sensation. As I read deeper into his story, I found out that this man once had a successful radio career, but lost everything due to drug and alcohol addictions. He fell into a cycle of homelessness and was reduced to begging on the side of the road in Columbus.
It’s amazing how life can change drastically in the course of one day. Since his “discovery” Williams has received queries from big names like the Cleveland Cavaliers, MTV, Entertainment Tonight, and others.
This story illustrates the power of a second chance. People become homeless for any of a number of reasons. Maybe if more people changed their attitudes about homeless people (and people down and out in general) the world might be a better place.
Click here to watch the CBS interview, where he shares his journey.
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