David, a talented young footballer, dreamed of joining the national team and owning a pair of spiked shoes. Often, he would sit on the school bus, imagining himself lifting a championship trophy and thanking his mother. “That would be an awesome speech,” he mumbled.

To buy his dream shoes, David saved money by selling lemonade and helping neighbors. One day, his new friend Guillermo admired David’s shoes, but David admitted, “They were old already.” Guillermo, embarrassed, hid his feet—his shoes were far more worn out.

When David finally saved enough, he invited Guillermo to the store. Mr. Manning, the store owner, greeted him: “Congrats, young man… They are perfectly set in a box.” But David surprised everyone: “I want them in his size,” he said, pointing to Guillermo. “You call me your hero. Please, let me get these shoes for you.”

At home, David’s mom asked about his shoes. He looked down and said quietly, “Mom, I bought them for my friend.” She hugged him proudly. Later, Mr. Manning arrived with shoes for David, his sisters, and Guillermo. David learned that “even the tiniest act of kindness always goes a long way.”