'He's just always smiling': Students pitch in to give janitor special gift

Attleboro High School student Jack Sweeney wanted to do something special for custodian Tony Coelho. So for the holidays, he approached Coelho with a simple question."'Tony, what do you want for Christmas?'" Sweeney said. "And he's like, 'Oh, well my boots are a little worn out.'"With the help of others, Sweeney was able to raise enough money to buy Coelho a new pair of boots. "I think that if everyone did little things to help out their community and help out the people who deserve it the most, it can make the biggest difference," Sweeney said. Want to show appreciation for someone you know who works hard for your community? Gift them with a sweet treat or relaxing spa gift basket.Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.

Attleboro High School student Jack Sweeney wanted to do something special for custodian Tony Coelho. So for the holidays, he approached Coelho with a simple question.


"'Tony, what do you want for Christmas?'" Sweeney said. "And he's like, 'Oh, well my boots are a little worn out.'"

With the help of others, Sweeney was able to raise enough money to buy Coelho a new pair of boots.

"I think that if everyone did little things to help out their community and help out the people who deserve it the most, it can make the biggest difference," Sweeney said.

Want to show appreciation for someone you know who works hard for your community? Gift them with a sweet treat or relaxing spa gift basket.

Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.



