"I can't believe he did that," Dr. Marwan Bukhari said in an interview. "What is wrong with people?"
Bukhari was in complete shock after reading Olen Howden's note. He wanted to teach this boy a lesson.
Prom Night
Prom is one of the most important events in a teenager's life. Girls spend months saving for their dream dress, and boys try their best to impress their crush.
Like his peers, Olen wanted to impress the girls in his class and show them how awesome and smart he was.
He Purchased A Nice Suit
Olen had saved enough money to afford a fancy suit. So, when he saw his dream suit at the store, he purchased it without giving it any second thought.
However, there was one more thing he needed to sort out before prom.
He Couldn't Afford A Limo
Olen couldn't afford to ride in a limo or rent a car for the prom night. So the only two other options he had were taking a taxi or riding with friends.
One day, on his way back home, Olen noticed a brand new sports car parked next to the hospital.
A Blue Jaguar
Olen was looking at a blue Jaguar F-Type, and he couldn't help from imagining how great it would be if he drove it to prom.
It was parked in the staff car parking lot at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, so the boy assumed it belonged to one of the doctors there.
He Decided To Write Him A Note
Olen couldn't afford to rent a car like that, so he decided to try his luck and ask the owner if he could give him a ride to school.
The boy knew that this was a long shot, but he decided to try anyway.
Dr. Marwan Bukhari
Dr. Marwan Bukhari was the owner of the blue Jaguar. As he was entering his car after his shift at the hospital, he noticed a small piece of paper on his windshield.
In his note, Olen told Bukhari how much he liked his car and asked him if he could give him a ride to school in his blue Jaguar. Did the doctor agree?
A Dream Car
While reading Olen's message, Bukhari remembered his own high school years. His family also couldn't afford to rent him a limo or a nice car for prom.
Bukhari also knew that his sports car was every teenage boy's dream, and he decided to surprise Olen. So he called the number that the boy left on his note and delivered the good news.
He Gave Him A Ride To Prom
Olen couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Bukhari's number on his phone. The owner of his dream car told him that he would give him a ride to prom in his brand new blue Jaguar!
On the day of the event, Bukhari picked Olen up and drove him to school. It's safe to say that his classmates were very impressed.
His Dream Came True
Olen's long-term dream had finally come true, thanks to Dr. Marwan Bukhari. The boy's family was so impressed by the kind doctor that they decided to surprise him too!
Olen's parents donated a decent sum of money to a hospital charity that Bukhari was running.
Their Story Went Viral
This heartwarming story went viral soon after Olen posted the photos of him in Bukhari's car. The post received over 1,000 likes and shares!
Dr. Marwan Bukhari hopes that this story will motivate others to do good deeds and help other people.
Anything Is Possible
He also wants people to know that if they study and work hard, they will achieve anything they want.
“Olen is a very enterprising young man. He left a note for me behind the screen wash in a plastic bag. I was very happy to drive him to his prom," he said.
The Best Day Ever
Olen's sister, Bella Howden, and his grandmother, Svatava Hrazdilova, said they've never seen Olen so happy. He will never forget the good deed that Bukhari had done for him.
Olen said that he now feels that he has given back to the community, and he hopes he will be able to afford his own Jaguar in the future.
A Big Thank You
“I would like to thank Dr. Bukhari for driving me to the prom and making me feel like I was on a race track!” Olen said.
“Dr. Bukhari is very kind. Olen is a lucky boy," his grandmother added.
Never Give Up On Your Dreams
We hope that this story will motivate you to work hard and never give up on your dreams.
Anything is possible when you put your mind to it!