The recent closure of the last video rental store in Pocatello, Idaho, Video Stop, could have been a heartbreaking loss for Christina Cavanaugh, a longtime customer with Down syndrome. For over 15 years, renting movies has been an important part of Christina’s routine, and her mother, Toni, worried about how she’d cope with the change. Understanding the significance of this ritual, store owner David Kraning decided to keep a small section of movies available just for her.
Instead of letting Video Stop disappear entirely, Kraning repurposed a quiet corner of his adjacent K & B Kwik Stop convenience store into a mini rental section. The store’s employees, who have long treated Christina like family, happily continue accommodating her unique way of checking out movies. Toni was deeply moved by the kindness of the community and has since taken to calling the space “Christina’s corner.”
Although the rental section is open to other trusted customers, Christina’s love for movies was the reason Kraning made the change. Her mother expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gesture, asking, “How can your heart not melt when you see people in the community taking care of each other?”
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