A video involving a social experiment has left viewers around the world in tears, with over six million views since it was posted just before Christmas.
Uploaded by Instagram used @delightfulnews, a stranger is seen asking a family for some money to buy lunch as he allegedly forgot his wallet.
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The family readily offered him USD20 to get some food.
Following their kindness and willingness to help without any hesitation, the man surprises them by giving them USD500 to buy Christmas presents.
The gesture catches the family off-guard and the husband can be seen wiping away his tears.
Later in the video, the family revealed that they have been struggling because their daughter had a rare brain condition and cerebral palsy.
“This beautiful family has been struggling the last few years. Their daughter was born with a rare brain condition & cerebral palsy,” read the video caption.
Bless this family…they probably know what it feels like to go without a “lunch” that’s why they didn’t hesitate,” a user wrote.
“This was so awesome. Have you ever noticed it’s those who don’t have much who are willing to give what little they have. This made me cry,” another user wrote.