FedEx Driver Spots Concerning Sight In Boy's Yard, Then Makes Unexpected Move

As a delivery driver, it’s Aubrey Robinson’s job to move quickly and efficiently, all while putting the customer first. The pandemic made achieving this last goal no small feat since it has made actual driver-to-customer interactions rare. One day, however, something caught Robinson’s eye during a routine delivery to a family’s home: an 11-year-old in desperate need of assistance. Robinson knew she had to get creative if she wanted to make a difference.

Elijah and Coledo

In the early hours of the morning, Coledo Wheeler woke up to a familiar sound: a basketball bouncing in her driveway. She wasn’t surprised when she looked out her window and saw her 11-year-old son, Elijah Maines, shooting hoops in his pajamas. There were no signs this wouldn't be an ordinary day.

Observant FedEx Driver

In fact, most people knew that Elijah’s favorite place was around the old, rusty basketball hoop in his driveway. Even the family’s local FedEx driver, Aubrey Robinson, was used to seeing the boy with a basketball in his arms. But over time, Robinson started to notice something.

Hatching a Plan

Though Elijah’s basketball skills improved each day, the basketball hoop he used did not. Each time Robinson made a delivery, the rusted and bent hoop looked even worse. With that, Robinson hatched a plan.

An Act of Kindness

Little did Robinson know her act of kindness — one some people would see as small — made a world of difference to Elijah and his mother. 2020 was a rough year for everyone, but their family had been hit particularly hard, and in ways Robinson wasn’t even aware of.