Whether you scroll through your various social media accounts as soon as you wake up, throughout the day, or before you go to sleep, it’s almost certain that you’ll read a number of stories and/or statuses, and see many images that’ll make you feel an array of emotions.
It could be about something terrible that has happened, you could read about your friend or family member’s triumphs or tribulations and it all affects us on a personal level. But when we come across a feel-good story, it’s something that allows us to feel happy and content and gives us that much-needed bit of faith in the human race.
And that is why the video below tells a tale of how one little photograph managed to go completely viral. It also proves how strong and powerful empathy and love really are. It’s absolutely inspiring.
The video tells of how a man named Joel Cervantes Macias was driving in Chicago one afternoon when he saw an 89-year-old man, Fidencio Sanchez, pushing an ice cream cart. Joel immediately felt the need to help this man after he learned that he still had to work in order to make ends meet; he decided that he would buy a few ice-creams and give him $50.
Upon leaving, Joel felt as though he could have done more. He decided to take a picture of Fidencio and posted it to his Facebook account in hope of brainstorming with his friends. It was then, that something amazing happened.
One of Joel’s friends decided to start a GoFundMe page with the goal of reaching $3000. Did they reach that goal? Yes! And then some! The page received $384,000 for Fidencio and his wife, leaving them completely speechless with gratitude. It’s this kind of story that really does evoke feelings of happiness and satisfaction in those who hear it.
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