Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has made headlines once again, this time for surprising UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo with a new home.
The actor and former professional wrestler was moved by Gorimbo's inspiring story of triumph and selflessness.
Gorimbo's journey has been marked by tragedy and resilience. After losing his parents at a young age, he faced a life-threatening experience while illegally mining for diamonds in Zimbabwe. Seeking a fresh start, the 32-year-old made his way to Miami, where he found himself sleeping on a gym couch.
It was Gorimbo's recent victory in his first professional fight that caught the attention of the public. Prior to the fight, he had a mere $7 in his bank account. However, instead of using the money for personal gain, Gorimbo selflessly sent it back to his village in Zimbabwe to fund a much-needed water well.
Johnson, who came across Gorimbo's story on Twitter in June, was deeply moved and vowed to help. And this week, he fulfilled his promise. In a video shared on social media, Johnson surprised Gorimbo during an interview about their interaction.
Expressing his gratitude, Gorimbo tearfully told Johnson, "You inspire me to work hard, thank you. I will become a champion, trust me. Believe me."
Johnson, visibly touched by Gorimbo's words, responded, "Your story moved me. When I found out you had seven bucks in your bank account I know what thats like. I was here in Miami when I had seven bucks. But then, you win your fight, and you sell your fight kit, you buy a water well for your village in Zimbabwe so your people can have clean water. Because you could have taken that money and put it down on a car, on an apartment. But you didnt. You took care of your people, and that just says exactly who you are and thats why I flew all the way in, man, just to look you in the eyes, brother, and tell you I got your back."
During their meeting, Gorimbo showed Johnson his list of reasons why he fights and the couch where he sleeps, emphasizing that no matter where he goes, he will always carry it with him.
In a surprising turn of events, Johnson then took Gorimbo for a car ride and revealed the true purpose of his visit. "I wanted to come here. I wanted to bring you here. I wanted to look you in the eye, and I wanted to tell you welcome home," Johnson said, presenting Gorimbo with a key to the house he had taken him to.
Overwhelmed by Johnson's generosity, Gorimbo expressed his gratitude and announced that the money he had been saving up to buy a home for himself and his family will now be used to build another well in his village.
In a tweet, Gorimbo wrote, "God is the Greatest. I am very grateful to @therock for what he did for me and my family. This was the best day of my life. This was a life-changing day. My life has been changed, and I will use this as motivation to change others' lives too. I am very, very grateful to everyone."
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