A disabled pensioner from the north east of England was mugged and left with a broken collar bone . After reading his story on a British website , beautician Sarah Cutler organized an online fundraising campaign to build his new home . The donations were not just monetary either -- Cutler says a man has offered to fit a new kitchen for Barnes ; another has pledged to decorate his new home . Donations have surpassed £ 300 K ( $ 452 K ) and are growing , as well as funds to build a kitchen and decorate his home .
A disabled pensioner from the north east of England was mugged and left with a broken collar bone . After reading his story on a British website , beautician Sarah Cutler organized an online fundraising campaign to build his new home . Donations have surpassed £ 300 K ( $ 452 K ) and are growing , as well as funds to build a kitchen and decorate his home .