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\u201cThere has never been a day where he has not come in with a smile on his face. The kids here adore him. They love Mr. Chris. And he just works so hard,\u201d Special Ed Teacher Jodi Combs describes Jackson and his work to 11Alive.<\/p>\n

So when they learned about Jackson\u2019s struggles, the school didn\u2019t hesitate to pitch in and help.
\nAfter all, what is a school if not a community? And a community always looks after one another.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe heard that Chris had fallen on some hard times and we pulled together to help with his immediate needs,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

They may not be able to solve all of his problems, and we doubt Jackson would let them, but they knew a way where they could be impactful.
\nThey knew that his most immediate need was a car, and since Jackson already had some money to invest in one, the school decided to raise funds for the rest.<\/p>\n

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In a video posted on Facebook, Jackson was following a teacher through the parking lot. They told him she needed help, and just like always, Jackson was ready to help. Only this time, the help was for him.<\/p>\n

As they reached a Chevrolet Impala, a model that Jackson considered to be his dream car, the teacher suddenly turned to him and handed him keys.
\nAt first, Jackson was stunned. He was just standing there, trying to understand what just happened. The teachers around him were explaining what the staff did and welcomed him to his new car \u2013 his dream car.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf y\u2019all was in my body right now, I can\u2019t move!\u201d Jackson said in the Facebook post. \u201cI\u2019m stuck. I\u2019m really stuck.\u201d<\/p>\n

Slowly Jackson began to process what had just happened.
\nHe finally got the break he deserved. It\u2019s all thanks to the community he helped serve, and the staff who did not hesitate to return the favor.<\/p>\n

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It goes to show that although we each deal with our own struggles \u2013 there\u2019s a lot that can be overcome when people stick together.<\/p>\n

Press play below to watch Mr. Chris get the surprise of a lifetime and to see an interview with him!
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