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Honesty Pays Off: Arizona Teen Returns Lost Wallet, Receives Dream Electric Bike
In a heartwarming display of integrity, 14-year-old Cody Chalmers of Chandler, Arizona, who returned a lost wallet containing $300, has been rewarded with the electric dirt bike he had been diligently saving for.
This act of honesty quickly transformed into a viral good news story, showcasing the profound impact of doing the right thing. On May 2nd, while riding his bike, Cody discovered a wallet with $300 cash and credit cards inside. Despite being in the midst of saving for a costly electric dirt bike, young Chalmers didn't hesitate. He immediately sent a photo of the ID from the wallet to his mother, who was able to find a phone number through a quick internet search. Cody expressed his simple motivation for doing the right thing, telling AZ Family, "I thought that someone would feel really bad if they lost it, so I was like, I better return this." He recalled how upset his own father had been after losing his wallet years ago, which taught him the importance of respecting others' belongings.

Impressed by her son's unwavering honesty, Cody's mother, Carrie Strecker, shared the heartwarming story on a local Chandler Facebook page, jokingly quoting Cody, who said he "was a Good Samaritan now HUH mom?"
The post quickly caught the attention of another "Good Samaritan" in the community. Deeply moved by Cody's integrity, this anonymous benefactor decided that rewarding such honesty was paramount. They contacted Cody's mom, requesting a link to the very electric bike Cody had been saving for, intending to purchase it as a surprise gift.

Now, Cody Chalmers can be seen cruising the streets of Chandler on his new black e-bike, which, coincidentally, was sold by a company named "Integrity E-bikes." This inspiring tale is a powerful testament to the idea that good deeds don't go unnoticed and can often come back in surprising and wonderfully fitting ways.
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