Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä has once again shown that his heart is as big as his driving skills. Last week, an incident at a McDonald’s restaurant in Jyväskylä made headlines when Rovanperä, 24, was seen helping an old man who was struggling to pay for his meal. What started as a small gesture took an unexpected turn when the restaurant owner and waiter reacted in a way that warmed the hearts of everyone present. The incident, first reported on X-platform by user @RalliFanatic, has spread like wildfire, cementing Rovanperä’s reputation not only on the track but also off it.
It was a typical Tuesday evening when Rovanperä, who had stopped at a fast food restaurant during preparations for the Swedish Rally, noticed an elderly man at the counter. The man, estimated to be in his 70s, was nervously rummaging through his wallet, unable to pay for his meal. According to eyewitnesses, as told by a customer interviewed by Ilta-Sanomat, Rovanperä got up from his table and offered to pay for the man’s meal. The gesture did not go unnoticed, and soon the waitress, a young woman, rushed to thank Rovanperä for her kindness. The waitress suggested that the restaurant add a free dessert to both orders as a thank-you. The most surprising reaction, however, came from the restaurant owner, who decided to donate the day’s proceeds to a local charity to support the elderly, inspired by Rovanperä’s act.
Rovanperä’s gesture is not an isolated incident. He has shown community spirit before, for example by participating in a charity event.
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