Monique Clapp was on a broken down train when she went into preterm labour, panicked, Max witnessing this helped to get her off the train and into an Uber.
Monique was on a train when it broke down in Retreat, she went into preterm labour. Preterm Labour can be diagnosed by the start of contractions, which would occur every ten minutes or more frequently, cramping and backache can also occur. These are just a few of the symptoms that can be experienced.
Max Jewell, a high school student, was a passenger on the same train and spotted that Monique was panicked, without hesitation he sprung into rescue mode and helped Monique safely off the broken down train. Once they were safely off the train Max called an Uber and took Monique home.
Monique went to hospital and they were able to stop the preterm labour. Monique was so thankful for Max she wanted to share the story on Facebook and thank Max for all he did for her in such a stressful situation.
“I would like to thank this guy Max, I went into preterm labour on a train that got stuck at retreat. This amazing person got me off the train and into an Uber as fast as possible and took me home. You are a super star and your mother raised an amazing child. thank you so much Max”
The Facebook post received over 900 likes and 500 shares in just two days. People love the story and have been commenting praise towards Max for his act of kindness.
“What a star and a gentleman. Well done Max!” – Kim van Wyk
“Nice one, Max Jewell, you’re a solid lad and a fantastic WBHS ambassador. Keep it up, you’ll get far!” -Darren Smith
“Your goodness gives me hope for the future, Max” – Diane Erasmus
Max saw the post Monique had put on Facebook to thank him and responded in the sweetest way,
“It was my pleasure! I hope that everything goes well with your upcoming baby.”
Max’s mother, Kerry Egan-Fowler and father, Ian Egan-Fowler also saw the post, and responded to Monique,
“Thank you for honouring my young man and I hope you are well and baby doing ok xxx” – Kerry
“As a parent to teenagers you are often unsure you are doing the right thing. Thank you Monique for celebrating Max, it is always nice to hear an act of kindness from others. Kerry and I are very proud of this young man and wish you the very best with the birth of your child.” – Ian