Grandpa At Basketball Game Sees Kids In Need, Buys Them New Shoes

February 12, 2025

A woman on TikTok recently shared a touching story about her grandfather’s kindness at her daughter’s basketball game. While watching from the sidelines, he noticed several kids playing without decent shoes.

Wanting to help, he asked the coach which players needed support the most. After receiving a list, he quietly took action—making sure four kids would step onto the court with brand-new shoes that weekend.

@erinkyliegeary And he took me to lunch after. That’s the type of person he is ❤️ @Shoe Carnival #papaw #kindness #basketball #shoes #shoecarnival #grandparentsoftiktok #grandpasfavorite #godisgood #payitforward #kids #papawsgirl ♬ Sweet Love (Acoustic) - Myles Smith

His generosity is a reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Because of him, those kids won’t just play—they’ll play with confidence!

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