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Hunter Cmelo, a six-year-old at Lincoln Elementary School in Grants Pass, Oregon, faced an unjust situation when his mother’s car broke down, causing him to arrive a few minutes late. Despite it being beyond their control, Hunter knew detention awaited him, which left him in tears.
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When Nicole Garloff, Hunter’s mother, checked on him during lunch, she was shocked to find him isolated behind a white partition with a “D” cup symbolizing detention. This punishment was particularly hard on Hunter, who was rarely late.
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Nicole shared a photo of her son’s punishment on social media, leading to over 75,000 shares and public outrage over the school’s detention policy. Many criticized the school’s handling of the situation.
In a heartwarming turn of events, the community rallied to support the family. Local businesses, an auto dealer, and Bill Meyer provided the family with a new car and covered maintenance costs. They even gave them a $100 gas card.
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Hunter’s father, Mark Cmelo, expressed his amazement and gratitude for the community’s support. Nicole hoped the story would show Hunter that people care and come together to help those in need.
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