“I present to you my daughter with Down syndrome who I am so proud of: she graduated from university today”

In a world where family ties are more precious than ever, the story of Doug Hayes, a devoted grandfather from Grafton, Oregon, has touched the hearts of many. This business director and father of five children decided to give an extraordinary surprise to his ten grandchildren: Amara, Christian, Autumn, Lily, Gabriel, Everett, Piper, Emma, ​​Hero and Teddy. One Christmas morning, he revealed to them the purchase of a yellow school minibus, affectionately named “Grandfather Express”.

The children's reaction was immediate and filled with joy. They were absolutely stunned by this unexpected gift. Doug Hayes, helped by his wife Amy, found this bus on Facebook Marketplace. Their goal was to be able to take their grandchildren, who attended a small private school with no bus service, to school each morning. Until now, the children's parents had to drive them daily, although the little ones dreamed of being able to benefit from a real school bus.

Concerned about the safety of his precious passengers, Doug quickly added seat belts to all the seats on the bus. This gesture demonstrates the attention and love he has for his grandchildren. For him, this initiative was much more than just a means of transportation. It was an opportunity to strengthen ties with your grandchildren, share special moments during daily trips and create unforgettable memories that will remain engraved in their memory. The rest of the article on the next page