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Stranger Buys Shoes For Kid After Overhearing Single Mom's Conversation

September 1, 2019

When Lito Mason overheard a single mom telling her son Zach she could only afford $20 for new shoes, he offered to buy Zach any pair in the store.

Lito Mason and Zach

Mason was shopping at a discount store in Meridian when he happened to notice a boy and his mom.

Mom Malisa Manguso told her son money was tight, as he picked out different shoes to try on.

"I told him we had a $20 budget and to be wise with what we choose," she said.

Mason was also shopping for shoes, and he overheard the conversation between mom and son.

"She was working with a budget and I get that, we all get that at this time of the year, back to school," said Mason. "I asked him, 'so what type of shoes do you like?' He said 'I just want something that's comfortable.' I was done! At that point, I said I'm going to get him whatever he wants."

Zach's mom couldn't believe what she was hearing from a total stranger and posted a photo of Mason with her son on Facebook to remember this incredible act of kindness.

Watch the video below.