San Diego Highwayman

Thomas Weller, better known as the San Diego Highwayman, recently got dental implants after not having a full set of teeth for more than 20 years. He only got them through the kindness of strangers.

OK, so 2020 wasn’t exactly a good year but there are still really good people out there. Here’s a look back at 7 ways that San Diegans brought a little love, light, and good into the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

2020 was a tough storm to weather. But, between the gray skies, there were moments of light and love. Here’s a look back at a few ways that San Diegans brought good to a rough year — one helping hand at a time.

NBC 7’s Joe Little meets with the Highwayman as he thanks all those who stepped up to helped him.

He helped thousands of people during more than 50 years of service. Now, more than a thousand people returned the favor.

NBC 7’s Joe Little shares the story of San Diego’s selfless Highwayman and his plea for help.

Decades before today’s pay-it-forward ethos got kick-started (20 years ago!) by the movie title of the same name, San Diego’s Highwayman was pulling up behind stranded motorists and offering aid, free of charge.