9-Year-Old Louisiana Boy's Act of Kindness Leads to Heartwarming Shopping Spree

Published: 04 May 2024 at 07:06

Human Interest

A 9-year-old boy from Louisiana, Kelvin Ellis Jr., donated his only dollar to a man he thought was homeless, who turned out to be a local sporting goods store owner, Matt Busbice. Touched by Kelvin's generosity, Busbice invited him for a snack and a shopping spree at his store, where Kelvin picked out a new bike. The act of kindness left both Kelvin and Busbice feeling enriched and restored faith in humanity.

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A boy gave his only dollar to someone he mistook as homeless. In exchange, the businessman rewarded him for his generosity.

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Boy, 9, treated to free shopping spree after giving his only dollar to business owner he thought was homeless

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