It was a heartwarming day for a Redwood City street vendor on Monday.
After going viral on social media thanks to content creator Brendan Ruh, the community rallied behind Efrain Ruiz Rodríguez, a Mexican immigrant.
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WATCH HEREThey have raised thousands of dollars online to help him make ends meet after learning about a heart condition that limits his ability to stand for too long.
Nathalie Vera has the full report in the video above.
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