In a world often dominated by hectic lifestyle schedules and social media trends, certain moments manage to remind us of the genuine empathy that still exists. One such act has captured the hearts of viewers online, spreading a wave of positivity among the users. In his contribution to making the world a better place, a 9-year-old boy recently gave the only dollar he had to a man he thought was homeless.
Kelvin Ellis Jr hailed from the United States. It was last month when his paths crossed with a businessman who was standing outside a coffee shop in Louisiana. Looking untidy, the man was in his regular pajamas and had his eyes closed. When the man opened his eyes, he found the boy standing before him with a clenched fist. Offering the man all the man he had, Kelvin said, “I always wanted to help a homeless person, and I finally had the opportunity.”
Turns out, the man who received the generous offering was not homeless. His name was Matt Busbice and he owned a local sporting goods store instead. He had several outdoor companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars in his name which he used to purchase and sell as a part of his business.
A report by The New York Post suggests that Matt had rushed out of his apartment upon hearing a fire alarm when he had an encounter with the kid. Matt told the portal that he stopped for his morning prayer while standing outside his building. He said, “And I started to slowly open my eyes, and there’s a kid coming at me, about my height.”
The 9-year-old kid even revealed to the man that he earned the only dollar he had by getting good grades. Touched by the young lad’s gesture, Matt treated him to a snack and even invited him to a shopping spree at his sporting goods store after contacting his father. He offered 40 seconds allowing him to grab anything from the store as per his choice, including a new bike.
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first published: May 08, 2024, 16:24 IST
