A young man with a rare, life-threatening disease got a surprise from strangers thanks to the help of a Tulsa mechanic.

Corbin Norcom has a terminal illness and wants to make the most of the time he has left by seeing the world.

Matt Parker and Corbin’s relationship began in the parking lot of Corbin’s apartment in Tulsa when Matt, a mobile mechanic, came to fix Corbin’s car.

Their friendship quickly blossomed, and Corbin now gets a new car and the adventure of a lifetime.

Matt met Corbin just a week ago and learned about his condition.

“You have to keep a positive mindset,” Corbin said in a video posted by Matt on social media.

Corbin is 21 years old and two years ago was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system and spinal cord.

“Once I saw Corbin and how much help he needed, I honestly felt like there was nothing I was going to do to help him,” Matt said.

Matt was so inspired, he posted a video of Corbin on social media and even bought Corbin a mobility scooter.

Matt and his wife then began soliciting donations for Corbin.

“If it motivates me, it’s definitely going to motivate other people, I felt like that, so I wanted other people to see that,” Matt said.

The couple raised $35,000 in a few days to give Corbin a new car.

“Just breathe,” Matt said. “We’re friends, buddy. That’s what friends do for each other.”

Then came an even bigger surprise.

“I almost passed out,” Corbin said. “It was a lot to take in.”

The couple gave Corbin an RV so he and his girlfriend, Anna, could travel around the country.

“I don’t have much time left and it’s just something I wanted to do,” Corbin said.

New friends make their time count.

“Corbin has a choice to be in there, crying his life out until it’s gone, or he has a choice to live his life,” Matt said.

Corbin said he’s grateful for the kindness of strangers and can’t wait to pay it forward.

“It shows you there are still good people in this world,” Corbin said.

Next, Matt and Corbin plan to surprise someone with a gift car and then take their families on a trip to Branson.

You can donate to Corbin’s GoFundMe Here. It will help them with travel expenses.