Westland brothers complete viral challenge, help their community through free lawn mowing

An online Good Samaritan challenge that’s gone viral prompted two Westland brothers to offer free lawn mowing to people who can’t easily do it themselves.

Now, the nationwide challenge’s organizer is headed to metro Detroit to recognize their efforts.

16-year-old Sam and 13-year-old Hunter have mowed 51 lawns for free since April. It’s a task most people hate, especially in the summer heat; but Sam loves it. So when his parents told him about the “50 Yard Challenge,” it was a no-brainer.

“We get the feeling that we’re helping people who really can’t help themselves,” he said.

Rodney Smith, Jr. created the challenge. He’s the founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Service in Alabama.

“Back in 2015, I came across an elderly man outside mowing his lawn. It looked like he was struggling, so I pulled over and helped him out. That night I decided I’ve start mowing free lawns for the elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans in Huntsville, Alabama,” Smith told 7 Action News.

He turned his good deed into a non-profit, and challenges young people around the country through social media to mow 50 lawns in their community for those who need some help— and to do it, for free. They get prizes along the way, and once they hit 50 lawns, Rodney hits the road; he’s making his way to Michigan Friday to offer Hunter and Sam not only a thanks but a lawn mower, weed wacker and blower.

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