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A Student’s Struggle Meets Unexpected Kindness | Dayton News
A University of Alabama student, Causey, was on the brink of giving up after struggling financially in her final semester—until Grammy-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo saw her raw, honest video and stepped in with a $5,000 Venmo gift to cover tuition. Shocked and overwhelmed, Causey kept it quiet at first but now proudly shares how this unexpected kindness helped her graduate in May 2025, walk across the stage in disbelief, and stay on campus as an academic adviser. Her message? Keep pushing—even when things feel impossible, help is out there, and your story might just inspire someone else…
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