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‘Felt like God told me’: 18-year-old goes viral for giving older stranger the shoes off his feet
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points Jordan Hope, 18, stopped to help a stranger in need, giving him the shoes off his own feet. The moment was captured on video by Yareli Madrid, who was touched by Hope's selfless act.
From Maricopa, Ariz.: A young man's kind act has gone viral after being caught on camera. Jordan Hope, 18, stopped to help a stranger in need, giving him the shoes off his own feet. The moment was captured on video by Yareli Madrid, who was touched by Hope's selfless act.
The video shows Hope assisting an older man who was walking with shoes that were barely hanging on. Further details about the incident are available, including the circumstances surrounding the encounter and the reaction to the video. The act of kindness has been recognized and is being shared widely.
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Category: business ·
Published: October 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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