In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, an unexpected bond formed between a nine-year-old boy and a millionaire when the boy mistakenly believed the millionaire was homeless. The incident unfolded one morning in March when Matt Busbice, responding to a fire alarm, found himself outside his apartment.
As he paused for coffee and a morning prayer, young Kelvin Ellis Jr. noticed him standing with closed eyes in a corner of the outdoor seating area. Kelvin, eager to help, approached Matt and offered him a dollar, thinking he was homeless.” It’s heartwarming to see such kindness and connection between people from different walks of life .”
9-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. wanted to help the homeless, so he offered his last dollar to a man he saw praying outside a Louisiana café. To his surprise, the man was a multimillionaire, who has now been inspired by Kelvin's generosity. @SteveHartmanCBS is On the Road. pic.twitter.com/MUv9ipfnvP
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Kelvin approached the businessman, Matt Busbice, thinking he was homeless. Kelvin offered him his last dollar, saying, ‘If you are homeless, here’s a dollar.
I had money, though not much, but it could still help you get something.’ Moved by Kelvin’s compassion, Matt rewarded him with a shopping spree at his sports store.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. had just received a dollar for good grades, and it was the only money he had to his name. His father had given him the dollar as a reward for his academic achievements.
In gratitude for Kelvin’s heartwarming gesture, Matt treated Kelvin to breakfast and bought his father a coffee. Additionally, Matt took Kelvin on a shopping spree at BuckFeather, a sports goods store, allowing him 40 seconds to select anything he desired. It’s heartwarming to see such kindness in action!
Matt Busbice, a 42-year-old businessman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, became a millionaire through his successful ventures in the outdoor industry, particularly in hunting-related enterprises and brands.
It’s fascinating to see how Kelvin’s simple act of kindness led to an unexpected friendship with someone who had achieved such remarkable success.
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