America's most inbred family has been given $50,000 (£40,000) from kind-hearted strangers to help transform the squalid run-down shack in which they live.
The Whittakers, who have a history of inbreeding, have managed to turn their newfound notoriety into an advantage after receiving donations for a home makeover.
A GoFundMe page was set-up by Mark Laita to help the family improve their home after his documentary showed leaky roofs, mould and walls falling down.
Living in the village of Odd, which is 75 miles from Charleston, the family was subject to a YouTube documentary which highlighted their genetic issues.
Members of the family have been left with various genetic defects and some of the West Virginian clan can only communicate through grunts and barks.
But after raising awareness of the family's situation over $50,000 has been raised by generous well-wishers from all over the world.
Georgie Robertson, from Australia, wrote: "Absolutely incredible family, Ray is such a delight to watch and you can tell he has a giant heart. I only wish I had the means to donate more to this amazing cause.
"I feel so happy knowing their lives are being improved by every generous soul that has donated."
John Deschesnes hopes his small gift will help the family - who have chickens and dogs running around their home.
He said: "The Whittakers were not born with silver spoons, only golden hearts. I hope my little bit helps them with basic needs."
One of the daughters, Betty, said her mum mum and dad, Timmy and Lorene, are double first cousins.
However, they regularly attend their local church and try and interact with members.
Pastor William Plumley told The Mail that their parents had been members of his congregation for many years.
He said: "They come to the church regularly, and they do real good. Lorene and Timmy come and they try their best to help and they sing and stuff. It's just those two who come now.
"They were here for Easter Sunday, we had our sunrise service and had breakfast after it. They enjoyed it and did their best with singing. The community looks out for them, and they do look out for other people."
One member, who did not want to be identified, told MailOnline the family are misunderstood but are kind-hearted people.
They said: "We care a lot about them. They are very sweet people, misunderstood, but very great people who are very happy."
Despite the YouTube documentary providing a wider audience to the public it isn't without its pitfalls, according to the pastor.
He said there are some unkind people who come to their neighbourhood and try and mess with them.
Mr Plumley said: "I think the documentary about them is good and bad, good because it has helped them.
"But also it's brought a lot of people to the area who just want to mess with them."
