THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

[@marykeifer5463]

Not traveling but my husband and I were at the grocery store and a young woman with her little son were in front of us. Her food stamps card wasn’t going through and she was having to leave the store without any groceries and she was embarrassed and about to cry. We told the cashier we’d pay for her groceries and my husband went and got her and brought her back inside. She was so appreciative kept saying we didn’t have to do that. We didn’t have to but we wanted to. We all have to help each other out when we can. Nothing feels better.

[@laurahorbal7203]

God bless you ❤

[@jameswade7550]

Absolutely a wonderful thing you did.

[@TheOnlyLilithcat]

Wasn't on the street, but a friend and I took a car service to the airport on our way to a cruise. I was using a cane, my friend had a walker, and of course a fair bit of luggage. Our driver didn't just drop us off - he got a luggage cart for us, took it inside, just went above and beyond Normally, I"d have given him a 20% tip, but I upped it, handing him a $50. He was startled - "did you know this was a $50?" he asked. "Yes," I said, "thanks for your help." He was so happy.

[@csh43166]

Getting great service and help from someone feels great, so I also like to (hopefully) make someone feel great with a well-deserved extra tip!!

[@ivanmorley3735]

The way they reacted sounds like it wasn't a scam. I'm glad you were able to make their day.

[@janicewestcott9844]

You made their day and they made your day. I love it! ❤

[@RLMARMEN]

And you have an orange shirt for reconciliation Day. Every Child Matters! Good for you!

[@judymay2536]

Kindness to others a blessing to them and ourselves. We were in a port and got a bit lost. A lady with her two children came up to us and she told us to follow her. We did and she said that we were not in a good area. She went out of her way for us. She got us to the local market. She would not take any money, and we thanked her and we did buy two mugs from her. Looking at those mugs, reminds me how kind people are all over this world, that we ALL live in.

[@rethacharette7830]

That was so nice of you Don. You are right most kids don't give the gratitude they did. It is nice that they appreciated what you did. I am glad your tooth is better. Have a great day. God Bless.

[@donbarron5349]

Nice to see you smile again!

[@susanrnbc]

Love doing random acts of kindness! I am sure I get way more from doing them than the recipients!

[@TheJm129]

Don, you are the cruise version of a mega rock star! You should have autographed pictures to hand to your fans.

[@lisalese]

You gave me happy tears. God bless you! These kid will tell their kids this story.

[@susantam5681]

By you helping others, good things will come back to you. Go Don!!

[@karenpeacock6780]

That's what I love about Portugal. I feel they are so unpretentious, and everyone is kind, and as you experienced grateful and unapologetically minimal with life. I love their seemly uncompleted life.

[@tcmw779]

You're a good man Mr. Don and it sure helped they were nice, polite and appreciative.

[@ISABLK-oo7nz]

You made my day! Beautiful story. Glad you are feeling better.

[@TheBBBB0B]

But Don, You are a celebrity!

[@carmenrand6590]

So nice of you to help those in deed. God bless

[@angier2289]

Today Don, you gave joy and received joy!!! Pure joy :) amazing isn’t it? It’s as you said, people in Portugal, they make a living, generally, a simple living and they provide the basics and necessities for their families but the extras, the enrichment experiences like field trips or sport training or piano lessons, etc. most regular people can’t afford. As my husband always says, ‘good out, good in’. Thank you for telling this story because I felt the joy too through your retelling of the experience.

[@omairaweir554]

It is amazing that the big difference can make 20 euros for some people. well done 👍

[@kimtennison2694]

Don, you did a wonderful thing. I don’t think you got scammed. With me having mobility issues the past four years, I’ve been on the receiving end of strangers’ kindness. Airport personnel have been so kind, finding the shortest lines, letting me board first due to slowness (severely arthritic knees). Just had a knee replacement and even experienced a stranger’s kindness - little things like picking up a dropped pen or holding a door for me in a walker. These little acts of kindness are huge, but what you did was extraordinary. I hope when I’m done with physical therapy and all healed, I can pay it forward ❤. The world needs more kindness.

[@nancyamaral5620]

Being Portuguese I am not surprised by your interaction We are industrious and will earn money never beg and always grateful

[@TWSmith42]

Well played, Don. Golden-rule stuff that people seem to have long forgotten about.

[@mitchmorrow1548]

Don, your story and kindness made my day.

[@janetroberts7073]

Wonderful act of kindness. Does your heart good too. The world needs more people like you.

[@marywiethe987]

What a LOVELY expweience!

[@randijaffe-7665]

Don- I love your channel! You fill my heart with generosity! I’m the same and feel good when I do something for someone else! Just be careful taking out your wallet- You have a good heart!! ❤️

[@joannke7727]

Good to make those boys feel good. Warms your heart

[@catheyandersen5232]

You are such a blessing, May God continue to bless you for such kindness.🙏❤️

[@marthagrant143]

You blessed them, and you were also blessed as a result.

[@deniselawrie3570]

Don this just made my day! What a beautiful story. My heart feels like this was not a scam from the boys, their reaction sounds way too genuine. That's lovely!

[@OneTuffSweetie78]

That actually made me tear up. I’ve helped people before that seemed to be in total shock by my generosity, to the point we cried together. Sometimes just being someone’s blessing, is the blessing you didn’t know you needed. Thank you for sharing, made my heart smile!💙💙💙

[@motel1029]

That was a very nice gesture, Don!! Those kids were overwhelmed by the sounds of it!!

[@sailorlac]

So glad you gave 20 and the additional 20! It is a wonderful thing to perform small acts of generosity that can make a difference 40 Euros is a lot for those kids, and I agree, scam or for real, it doesn't matter. I lent a friend who really needed it $500. I could afford it and when she came by to repay me I told her she didn't have to. I'll never forget the look on her face. As a young girl walking with my mother in NYC there were, as now, many down on their luck. I had pocket change and reached for some coins and my mother scolded me. I asked her why and she said, "you'll just encourage them." I was just a little kid but this didn't sit well with me and ever since, in defiance of her I have always given pocket money to those in need, and to buskers, and it always makes me feel good for the opportunity to help a stranger, even just a little.

[@Nana-Lilly]

You are such a kind man Don. I hope to run into you sometime on a cruise. I hope someday to be able to take one of your group cruises.

[@chriskessler1043]

Nothing says humility like bragging about your generosity

[@suepontin4958]

Give over

[@suepontin4958]

It’s good to hear stories like that. Maybe one day you’ll give someone a donation probable the cost of a stamp.

[@karenweston2714]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@carljohnson6434]

Great job helping those kids! It's people like you that shows our world still has hope!

[@randa200771]

I doubt that was a scam or hassle, It was very kind of you and goes to show what being polite can do.😊

[@LoreeVanderWerf-si8sn]

You’re a good soul Don.❤️

[@Jeannine29]

Glad they were able to make your day and you made theirs

[@kareneggimann3933]

Nice to hear a positive thing for a change

[@luisrivas1097]

You are an awesome person Don, helping those kids. As you blessed them, you too will be blessed.

[@JodiR-tb8hb]

Just finished dinner at an expensive restaurant in New Orleans and came upon two elderly homeless men. We didn't have any cash, but asked if they would like our leftovers and untouched desserts. They said yes. As we walked away they "high-fived" each other and were very excited when they opened the boxes.

[@danielbooker3508]

Being a blessing to anyone, giving without expecting anything in return pleases the Lord and He will doubly bless you for it. 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾 Well done my friend.

[@belxsar1504]

Kindness is a virtue -- good for you, Don! :D And good for your for wearing an orange shirt today!

[@tiffanyblount7560]

What a blessing you were Don. Thank you for spreading joy and kindness.

[@donnawynn9143]

You did good Don!!! They felt good YOU felt good !!

[@salvadorsoto7941]

i love your story , glad you made some ones day , i know that made your day as well , thank you for sharing the story ,it made me giggle , stay safe .

[@sherrydiener8688]

Hi Don, So nice of you, little things matter.

[@KlingonPrincess]

I love that the boys needed the money for a trip. You, of anyone, know the enrichment travels can make, even small travels. 🌻🍄

[@gaylanlee6447]

Such gratitude became a blessing for you. Feels really good to give to those who are sincerely grateful.

[@susanfleming978]

That was so sweet,those kids probably was not going to be able to go with their friends. You will be truly blessed for your wonderful deed.

[@tuscany4445]

❤ Blessings give Blessings without Judgment!

[@vickiebridges3584]

Yup…..last week in Victoria I did. Gave a person down on his luck all the loonies and toonies I had. Because I can’t do anything with them. Probably 15 dollars worth. This man cried. And kept blessing me as I walked away.

[@mattk1745]

I had somewhat similar experience in Guatemala. I wanted to practice my Spanish and haggling skills, so I went to the market to buy a t-shirt. The salesperson was about 9 years old and he wanted $20 for the shirt. I was able to haggle the price down to $10, but the boy was really funny during the process, as if he was playing a comedy role in a movie. So I gave him the $10 for the shirt and another $10 for him to keep for himself. He had a reaction similar to the boys in the story.

[@LottiePatrick-d7o]

I'm cooking shepherds pie. Might can at seven or tomorrow.

[@dorothygillespie4466]

So nice to see a happy/funny video here!🙂 You gave them $35.97 in USA dollars. That was very generous.😘🥰

[@mim3097]

I can empathise with the clothing situation. We had our Egypt, Mediterranean cruise cancelled last minute ish this year, and changed to Norway and the UK instead. We were running around sub-tropical Brisbane, in the middle of the Australian summer, looking for clothes we could wear in Norway. It was interesting that's for sure

[@karincourtney4355]

How wonderful!

[@SusanK1120]

Don ~ one of your best stories ever! I love doing things like this as well. You made my day! Wishing you the very best! You’re a great guy ❤

[@kimlueck5566]

What an amazing gesture

[@sarapugh6700]

Great story! Just goes to prove that there IS more happiness in giving than receiving. That is like the cheapest amount you could spend on an excursion but you definitely enjoyed yourself so much more than a tour or something!

[@TeamRay0421]

You're such a stand up guy Don. And you do it just to make people happy. 💖

[@Kathleen_Theriault]

What a wonderful experience you had! By the reaction you saw I bet they were totally honest about why they were raising money. And even if it wasn’t, you got to feel that good about a small gesture

[@scotthammond8120]

That’s awesome Don!!! Good job!!! Have a wonderful cruise!

[@martinmalamud8804]

When visiting Cuba by cruise ship, during the brief time it was legal to do so, a dear friend of mine began to negotiate with a street vendor for an item which, as I recall, was about two or three dollars American. The street vendor said it all... "You have so much and we have so little. Will a few cents make a difference to you?" Hearing this was very sobering! While I still enjoy negotiating, I'll often pay the negotiated price AND THEN, pay additional and thank the vendor for the fun of the give and take.

[@MarthaHernandez-bx3js]

You are a good person.

[@1950rking]

True charity doesn’t need recognition; it simply gives. - Henry Hill

[@dmariec9308]

This is beautiful, Don.

[@kylady1959]

love it, thanks for sharing with us.

[@pattappurple]

What a lovely thing to do. Made your day and definitely made theirs.

[@deborahjpower8079]

But But But Don you are a celebrity !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad your having a great time !! ❣❣

[@joyadefoor2095]

The gratitude is refreshing! ❤❤❤

[@Marvin-P]

Beautiful water story! Bless you Don!

[@richd6362]

I'm glad you were able to make their day like that.

[@StephanieVanLoon-si7iz]

That’s awesome 👏! ❤

[@jacquelinestewart5550]

I agree with you. I don’t care how they use it, sometimes it’s good to be a blessing to others.

[@ninerjen1]

Love the pic with you story. I bet they find you now on KZbin. So cool that you made their day along with them not knowing it made your day. Nice day.

[@sandraalvord1]

Wonderful!! Bless you Don!

[@gomer54-iu9ir]

Love this story Don! Glad your tooth is better too!!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!!

[@wendylafavor6411]

That’s awesome!

[@RobertWiseman-k2x]

Been following you for a while and this is the first time I have ever posted a comment but it was such a wonderful story, I always thought it but this story definitely confirmed that incredibly big heart of yours ❤. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@joewines3883]

Don your a good man, you made there day and helped them out. Your a blessing for sure.

[@Crusingchicka]

One of the neighborhood kids had a failing lemonade stand. I paid $50 usd for a cup. They lost their minds ❤❤❤

[@magnoliaalexander9606]

Good to see you Don. Thank you, so much for sharing that wonderful experience you had with those young boys. God bless you for making their day.

[@nonaloeffler308]

That was nice of you. even if they were scamming, they were trying to sell stuff and were nice about it. and not just asking for it.

[@kathymizda5586]

What a wonderful story. And it makes you feel good on top of doing good. Way to go

[@MarilynMcphail]

Glad to see you wearing your orange shirt today; Happy Orange Shirt Day! #reconciliation #residentialshools #wewillremember

[@Michele-ot8bh]

Really lovely to hear

[@tomblando8672]

You are a good man. God bless you

[@ChristineShelley]

That’s great that you could make those kids so happy.

[@kathymatus1628]

What a gift for those kids and you!

[@lokicooper4690]

Don you really made their week there! From your description, they were saving for something and you finished it for them. I don’t think you were being scammed. They were too excited, exuberant, and happy to be scamming you. What a great memory for you!

[@pattyinla]

Nicely done Don

[@mollymitchell6242]

That is so cool.❤ they will always remember what you did for them.😊

[@sylvialucas7755]

I agree!!!

[@charmainesibblies2214]

You're a good man Don.

[@Girasole5849]

Way to go Don! Just love that you made those boys so happy.

[@JamesPolzin-vl7jl]

You are Awesome Don thanks for having a Great Heart 🤠

[@twaunniebusse7262]

I am glad that your tooth is doing better and that you had a good day and a nice experience with the boys

[@virginiastroobandt4497]

You're a good Canadian ❤

[@cynthiamartino1512]

Love it Don! Every once in a while, i will pay for the persons order behind me in a drive thru. There was a family of 4 in a mini van at McDonalds. The employee said, "Are you sure?" :You never asked me the price?" Yep! $40 but so worth the joy in the mini van, all of them waving like crazy at me.❤