Our favourite Weatherman Frankie MacDonald from Sydney is one of the Maritimes’ best-known personalities, but not everyone has had the chance to meet his father.
Frank MacDonald Senior has kept a low profile while his son has risen to fame thanks to his online videos.
Frank Senior recently lost his job working as a building superintendent here in Halifax. He says the situation has left him with no money and 10 days to get out of his apartment. Frankie decided to use his local fame, creating a GoFundMe page to try to help his dad out.
In less than 24-hours, the fundraiser exceeded its original goal of $5,000. As of Friday morning, the GoFundMe was sitting at just over $11,000.!
Frank Senior says he’s hoping to use the money to find a new place to live. He also plans to pay for things like groceries and other essential items until he get back on his feet again.
Frank MacDonald Senior says it doesn’t surprise him that Frankie was there for him in a time of need. “He’s a great son and a wonderful young man.”
Way to go Frankie!
-Ian
Credits: atlantic.ctvnews.ca & @frankiemacd
