Thousands of people complain about potholes, but three Ontario residents decided to take action. The trio, who have gained a village worth of support for the pesky pothole cause, have been patching potholes in London, Toronto, and Scarborough since launching their Instagram account in May.
With over 24,500 followers and 10.8 million views, the account @sanchez.ontario has quickly become a sensation. The group's leader, Sanchez, shared a personal story about why he started fixing potholes. "Two years ago I lost people I loved because of a dangerous pothole," he posted on Instagram. "Since that day, I can't look at broken roads the same way."
Sanchez and his team have been using their own time, money, and equipment to patch potholes throughout Ontario. "I know I can't fix every road, but if one patch makes one drive safer, it's worth it," Sanchez said. The group also encourages people to share the locations of other potholes, promising to come and fix them.
A video from London, Ont., shows the trio hauling bags of asphalt out of a red car and dumping it into a pothole. They brought along a range of equipment, including a shovel, rake, cordless leaf blower, broom, and plate compactor, to complete the job. The group has also started a GoFundMe campaign to support their operation and expand their reach.
The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to build a station in every city across Ontario, allowing the group to respond faster and repair more roads before accidents happen. As of Friday afternoon, they had reached $2,089. The group's message has resonated with many, with some people expressing concern for their welfare and others offering support and suggestions for potholes in their area.
