Strangers donate over $261K for Buffalo woman and man she helped during blizzard

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Sha'Kyra Aughtry went live on Facebook Christmas night putting out a plea for help on behalf of Joe White, who got serious injuries after getting caught outside in the storm. Now, online fundraisers are raising thousands of dollars for both of them.

White's sister, Yvonne White, told"Good Morning America" she was able to visit her brother for the first time Thursday and saw him again Friday while he remains in intensive care at ECMC's burn unit. She said the condition of her brother's arms and fingers had not yet improved.

Ray Barker, a professor and a program director at North Park Theatre in Buffalo, told"GMA" he is one of White's friends and said White has developmental disabilities. Barker also said he is White's manager at the theater, where he has worked as a custodian since 1980. He was able to talk to White over the phone Thursday.Joe White is a "huge sports fan," according to his friend Ray Barker.

Barker added he and the theater staff are grateful Aughtry and her boyfriend were able to help White amid the storm when at times there was no visibility. At least"I was surprised to hear that he'd gotten lost in the storm," Barker said, adding that he had told White on Dec. 22 not to report to work.

Despite her brother's serious injuries, Yvonne White said she's grateful for the"silver lining" in all of it and is overwhelmed by the love and support her family has received.Sha'Kyra Aughtry and Joe White. Aughtry said in a Facebook video post that she gave refuge to White when she and her boyfriend heard him screaming for help outside on Christmas Eve.

 

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What a kind lady, truly showing that there was room in her Inn, over Christmas Now that's the America I love 💓

Sha'Kyra is a national hero!

EVERY day for TWO YEARS we heard RUSSIA COLLUSION, OR MUELLER INVESTIGATION. Turned out - A LIE. Now they IGNORE TWITTERGATE. FBI colluded with DEM MEDIA to get Biden a WIN.

She is an absolutely fabulous human!!! ❤️

Ya vieron esto? QUE ES ESTOOO?

Joe white, huh? Whatever...

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