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Arizona teen gives his shoes to older man after noticing worn pair
The teen's act of kindness was captured on video and has led to a new friendship.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A teenager in Arizona noticed an older gentleman walking with shoes that were nearly falling apart and offered his own pair, CBS News reported. The gesture was recorded on video, and the two have been talking every day since the exchange, according to the story’s narrator, Tony Dokoupil. The video, posted online, shows the teen approaching the man, pointing out the condition of his shoes, and handing over his own. The older man accepted, and the clip ends with both smiling. The incident has been highlighted as an example of spontaneous generosity, prompting viewers to comment on the power of small acts of kindness.
Key facts
- A teen in Arizona gave his shoes to an older man whose shoes were falling apart. (cbsnews.com)
- The exchange was captured on video and shared online. (cbsnews.com)
- Since the incident, the teen and the older man have been talking daily. (cbsnews.com)
Sources
- [1] cbsnews.com — originally reported as “After teen notices older man's beat-up shoes, he gives up his own pair. Now, they talk every day.”
