Herman Gordon, one of the most positive and friendly characters within the Biomedical Sciences Building was presented with the money and a note that said:
“On behalf of the students at Bristol, we would like to thank you for all the positive energy you have given to us throughout the years. You have brightened many of our days and we want you to know that we love and appreciate you. We have come together to give you a special gift as our way of saying thank you. Have a lovely summer!”
Wiping away his tears with his cleaning cloth Herman said:
“God bless you man, God bless, I want to say thank you for everything you have done and God bless every one of you.”
The students who helped raise the money chose to remain anonymous but issued a public statement:
“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this incredible gift. It is truly amazing what we can achieve when we come together. It is thanks to your generosity that we’ve been able to raise about £1,500 – meaning both Herman and his wife will be able to visit Jamaica for the first time in 4 years!”
Here is the video of a Bristol University cleaner breaking down in tears after students fundraised £1500 for him and his wife to go on holiday this summer pic.twitter.com/em1Iaf5CDF
— James Heale (@JAHeale) June 26, 2018