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21-year-old girl who became a caregiver for siblings was surprised with a new car for $40,000

“Good morning America” granted a life-changing surprise to an inspiring young man who became a caregiver for his siblings after his mother died.

Armorion Smith, 21, and his younger siblings were surprised with a $40,000 check from Cash App Savings, a trip to the Disneyland Resort, which includes Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, and a new GMC Acadia from Detroit GMC Dealers.

21-year-old girl who became a caregiver for siblings was surprised with a new car for $40,000

Armorion Smith and his brother Armond surprise each other on the set of “Good Morning America” ​​in New York on November 6, 2024.

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Smith, who visited the “GMA” set Wednesday morning with his brother Armond, reacted with surprise when “GMA” co-host Michael Strahan took him outside to see the car.

“Thank you very much! A new car, what?” he exclaimed after he and Strahan hugged.

Armorion Smith and his brother Armond surprise each other on “Good Morning America” ​​on November 6, 2024.

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“Good Morning America” ​​co-host Michael Strahan and Armorion Smith, 21, shared a hug after Smith and his siblings were surprised with a check, a trip to Disney and a new car on Nov. 6, 2024 .

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“There are no words in the world to explain it. I don’t know. I feel loved. This is ridiculous,” Smith said. “Thank you so much. This is a blessing. I wonder what my mom was doing.”

Armorion Smith and his brother Armond surprise each other on “Good Morning America” ​​on November 6, 2024.

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Smith, a college football player and criminal justice major at Michigan State University, took on the responsibility of being legal guardian for four of his siblings earlier this year, embodying strength both on and off the field. The brothers lost their mother to breast cancer less than three months ago.

“My mother was very strong, you know, very hard-working. She stood by morals and principles and was my protector. She was an incredible woman,” Smith told “GMA.”

Before he died, Smith promised his mother Gala that he would take care of her family, and he kept his promise by becoming legal guardian of four of his younger siblings: Armond, 16, Avaugn, 15, Arial, 11, and Amaira, 3.

“If I don’t step up, who could they turn to? I’m happy we’re all together,” Smith said. “That’s the most important thing. I’m going to be your protector.”

While Smith works 12-hour days on campus, her sister Aleion Smith, 19, helps at home, and the family relies on an online fundraiser to help them pay bills and get around without a car.

“He’s a good man. And he’s doing right by us,” Aleion Smith said of his older brother. “And I’ve gained a lot of respect for him, because he stepped up and did something that neither of our parents could.”

The younger Smith brothers also said their older brother was there when they needed him most.

“No matter what I do, he always tries to make sure I’m going in the right direction,” said 16-year-old Armond.

Armorion Smith and his brother Armond surprise each other on the set of “Good Morning America” ​​in New York on November 6, 2024.

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Avaugn, 15, and Arial, 11, said their older brother has helped them with advice not only for the classroom, but also on the soccer field.

“(He) taught me everything, how to tackle, how to run the ball, all that,” Avaugn said.

“I’ve always seen Mari as a role model, because she went to college,” Arial added. “I was going to go to college too. He taught me a lot, he taught me how to do math. Now I’m good at it, very good.”

Armorion Smith said his mother’s voice encourages him to keep going to this day.

“She’s still here in spirit,” he said. “All the blessings we’ve had, they’re like all the things she’s always wanted. She just works miracles.”

The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of ABC News and “Good Morning America.”