When eight-year-old Maurice Adams Jr. saw an elderly woman with a walker struggle to climb a flight of stairs, he rushed to help her. His selfless and joyful act of kindness was caught on camera by a passerby and soon went viral, touching hearts across the world.
Maurice, who lives in Georgia, was on his way home with his sister and mom Contricia Hill when he first noticed an elderly woman with a walker crossing a busy road by herself.
When she met a flight of stairs and started struggling, Maurice immediately asked his mom if he could get out of their car and go help, Channel 2 Action News reported.
Getting the green light from his proud mom, Maurice hopped out of the car and patiently helped the older woman up each step. With one arm around her and the other helping lift her walker, Maurice and the older lady successfully made it up the steps, hugging at the end to celebrate the win.
Maurice’s new friend patted him on the back and told him he was special for helping out. Maurice hopped down the stairs and back into his mom’s car.
Unbeknownst to Maurice and his family, a stranger saw the entire beautiful interaction and caught in camera. The bystander, Riley Duncan, was so touched by Maurice’s kindness, he shared it to a local Facebook group with the caption “God bless our youth” so others too could appreciate the moment.
Five gold stars for your kindness and Five gold stars for the parents whom are doing a superb job raising this child into a decent caring person,” one commenter wrote.
- Internet