A shocking story. On October 8, 2018, Kirby Evans, a 65-year-old American, went to a gas station restaurant, where he bought a drink and pastries. While he is ready to sit down at a table to consume his purchases, he is challenged by the owner of the establishment.
She grabs him by the shirt (!) And drags him into his office. ” If you want to eat there, you should cover your face, ”she tells him. Kirby Evans is then offered an astounding choice: either cover up or leave the premises ” so as not to frighten other customers ”.
Because this American retiree is also … a cancer survivor. Specifically, Kirby Evans lost his left eye and his nose (which are now hollow) to severe skin cancer, and unfortunately his income does not allow him to have a surgical replenishment.
“Cancer does not discriminate”
The affair could have ended there without Brandy Evans, Kirby’s daughter, who recounted the mishap experienced by her father in a long message. posted on Facebook. She also published the photo of the manager as well as the address of the restaurant where the events took place.
“My father was discriminated against in his physical appearance: he didn’t choose what cancer did to him. (…) He’s the strongest man I know, but when he told me what had happened to him, I saw his tears flow. It hurt to see him hurt like that, mostly because of something he can’t change. ”
“Ma’am, for your information, my father cannot cover his face or use an eye patch. Nothing should rub on this area. (…) Pray not to be struck by cancer, Madam, because it does not discriminate. ”
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