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In Chicago, an 8-year-old boy named Mateo made a decision that moved millions. While walking through the city with his father on his birthday, Mateo spotted a homeless woman with children, quietly asking for help. Without hesitation, Mateo approached her and gave her his entire birthday allowance—$23. He told her, “This is for your baby. So you can buy milk.”
A bystander captured the moment on video, which quickly went viral, drawing admiration from around the world. Mateo’s father said he had been teaching him about empathy, but this moment came entirely from Mateo’s own heart. In a culture where birthdays often focus on receiving, Mateo chose to give, setting an example far beyond his years.
— Donald Flor, Cofounder of Love Love Love
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