A Rough Start
After my parents split and my mom passed away, I had no choice but to move in with my dad—the man she often called a “hopeless loser.” Life with him felt strange. He would slip out late at night, and I never knew where he went.

Prom? Not a Chance
Prom was coming up, but I didn’t care. I had no date, I was stuck in a wheelchair, and I couldn’t imagine anything worse. Surgery could change everything for me, but it was out of reach—we simply didn’t have the money.

Then Dad Stepped Up
Out of nowhere, my dad—yes, the same one my mom doubted—told me he was taking me to prom himself. I didn’t know what to expect, but I agreed.

The Night That Changed Everything
That night, everything shifted. Not only did I go, but people loved him. Somehow, he even got me out on the dance floor. I felt free for the first time in forever.

A Surprise in the Mailbox
The next day, my dad came home holding an envelope from our mailbox. Inside: a $10,000 check and a simple note—“Dad of the Year.” He turned to me and said quietly, “I think I know who sent this.”