Justin Timberlake had the Perfect Thanksgiving Gift for Teen with Cerebral Palsy [Video]

• Jake Stitt, 17, has cerebral palsy and is simply a joy to be around.
• He sits outside his house with “a sign that says ‘honk if you’re happy,’” which inspired Justin Timberlake to help him.
• Thanks to Timberlake, Jake received the perfect Thanksgiving gift: a wheelchair-accessible van.

Meet Jake Stitt. At 17 years old, he’s considered a local celebrity. He has cerebral palsy and is simply a joy to be around.

His story was shared by actor Michael Abbott Jr. with local news outlet WJHL.

Jake Stitt is 17 years old.He loves sports,the outdoors & maintains a busy social life.His father is desperate for a handicapped accessible van in order for Jake to keep living at home.Shed some love & light.PLEASE SHARE!❤️https://t.co/8LgvYdn08B pic.twitter.com/9Tw658bfxF— Michael Abbott Jr. (@mykabit) November 15, 2020

Abbott shared that Jake sits outside their house in Morristown, Tennessee, with “a sign that says ‘honk if you’re happy.’ He’s an incredible young man.”

Jake’s positive attitude is what inspired the community — and Justin Timberlake — to give him a wonderful Thanksgiving gift.

His dad, Tim, has been raising funds to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van. They have since raised more than $35,000, but after Timberlake purchased the van for them, they can keep the funds for Jake’s needs!

The family raised $35k to cover the cost of the van but they’ll get to keep that money. Why?? Because @jtimberlake heard Jake’s story and wanted to help. He got the family the van, and even hopped on Zoom to chat with the 17 year old. The reaction says it all folks pic.twitter.com/4WGVGd4VSb— Sam Luther (@SamLuther_) November 25, 2020

Jake considered the gift “a blessing.”

Timberlake, who is also originally from Tennessee, spoke to the father and son over Zoom.

“It’s my pleasure. Like I said, I heard there was a goal to try to get this van before Thanksgiving. I heard your story and saw a little news clip about it,” he said. “I was so moved that I want you guys to have this van. I’m going to cover all the costs. I want you guys to have a great holiday. You inspire me, Jake.”

Timberlake added, “The honk if you’re happy thing. You got to keep that going. You guys gotta use this van to honk all over town now.”

Tim shared that the van will help both of them. The military veteran told WJHL that his back has been in worse shape from carrying his son onto a regular van.

“It’s going to make our lives so much easier because of the independence he’s going to have as a young man now,” Tim added.

Source: People