Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, and their unexpected friendship

In 2016, Jamal Hinton, a 17-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona, received a text message that he believed was from his grandmother, inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner. But to his surprise, the message was from Wanda Dench, a woman he didn’t know.

The Wrong Text Message

Despite the mistake, Jamal kindly responded to Wanda’s message and asked if he could still attend the Thanksgiving dinner. Wanda, who thought the message was from her grandson, also kindly responded and invited him to dinner with her family.

The Unexpected Friendship

When Jamal arrived at Wanda’s house, he discovered that he was a complete stranger to her and her family, but he was still warmly welcomed into their home. Since that day, Jamal and Wanda have developed an unexpected friendship and have celebrated Thanksgiving together every year since.

The Thanksgiving Celebration

Jamal and Wanda’s Thanksgiving celebration has become a tradition, and each year Wanda’s family looks forward to Jamal’s arrival. They have also received donations from people around the world for their Thanksgiving dinner and have used the money to help those in need in their community.

Media Attention

Jamal and Wanda’s story went viral on social media in 2016 and caught the attention of the world. The unexpected friendship and kindness from both sides inspired many and drew attention to the power of kindness and human connection.

The Legacy

Jamal and Wanda’s friendship has left a lasting legacy and inspired many to seek kindness and human connection in the most unexpected places. Their story is a reminder that relationships can arise in the most unexpected moments and can change people’s lives in positive ways.