Random Acts of Kindness That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Some YouTube channels focus exclusively on the bad side of human nature, not us here at Akimbo. Sometimes some people make you proud to be a member of the human race. In this social experiment, a man and his son gave everyone a lump in their throats by helping this frightened man down an escalator. These kids didn't know how touched their teacher would be by this birthday surprise. He'd never had a birthday cake before. After a woman left her purse in a shopping cart at a grocery store, this 17-year-old guy drove all the way to her house to return it. The women also had a surprise for him. And this random act of kindness resulted in a $3,000 reward. If you want to see a brother who truly loves his sister, then look no further than this little guy. There's no greater love than a grandfather making a snowball purely for his grandson to throw it at him. The Kingsguard have to maintain their composure at all times. But when there's a cute, tiny Kingsguard waiting for them, they can sometimes be a bit flexible. When the other diners in this restaurant realized that this lady was celebrating her birthday on her own, they not only joined in with the applause, also gave her a special birthday hug one by one. This deaf little girl and deaf delivery guy have built an unlikely friendship. He even has a special thank you in his van that she drew especially for him. Here's the moment when this mother's grandfather finds out that she's used his name as the middle name of his first great-grandchild. This 9-year-old girl hadn't seen herself with hair for years due to alopecia. Look at her face when she sees herself in this natural-looking wig. This poor guy was having trouble crossing a road, and it would have gone from bad to worse if these good Samaritans hadn't shown up in time. These kids aren't just stopping by in the street to watch TV. They're homeless, and this store lets them watch what they want every single night. You're never too young to take part in Bring Your Child to Work Day. When you're facing something really difficult, sometimes it helps to have a grown-up there who knows exactly what you're going through. Human beings don't have the best record when it comes to treating animals well, but sometimes we work together to help out our furry friends. These dogs were searching the streets for food for a long time. Before this kind-hearted milkman took pity on them. When you're shoveling snow out of your driveway at 6 a.m., front-load drivers are better than any guardian angel. When this kid lost his ice cream on the big screen, he couldn't have known that a friendly ice cream savior was watching him. When you're homeless, your hair is usually the least of your worries, but a haircut from this guy can do a lot for your dignity. When this snowboarder got themselves in trouble, they weren't expecting Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim to show up and lend them a hand. You're too small to do something, and being fooled into thinking you can do it is almost as good. This little girl is just determined to spread love and joy everywhere she goes. When the boy in this car saw a child his own age on the streets, he decided to give him some of the toys he had in the back seat. If only more adults were like this. This driver spotted a very confused blind man on a busy street, and wasted no time in stopping his car to help him out. When this guy caught a baseball, all it took was one look at the kid's face behind him before he knew what he had to do. Who'd have thought you could enjoy amusement park rides at home? Well, this dad, that's who. This guy's smile says it all. How to make your spot at the beach perfect for your family to be. These guys are using their skills to do something seriously kind, build prosthetics for disabled animals. When one person walks past and speeds up, another slows down and helps. That's human beings for you. This dog could have made a great sheepdog, if he wasn't too busy helping children cross a busy street. When the weather's so bad that the cops just have to join in with the kids. When your best friend lives on the other side of the fence and has four legs. This police officer was surprised by a man, and that man turned out to be the boy he'd saved from drowning 19 years ago. When this little girl showed off her brand new blade for the first time, her school friends couldn't have been more happy and excited for her. This elderly lady and this sanitation worker have a touching relationship. After she fell bringing her trash can up the driveway, he stayed with her until the ambulance arrived. And now, make sure it never happens again. This just appears to be one man teaching another man to ride a bicycle, until you realize that it's extra sweet, as it's a father teaching his daughter's boyfriend. When the Japanese national anthem started to play, this Canadian athlete decided to make his competitor's moment complete, by holding up the flag for him. An all too rare moment in soccer, when two players accidentally collide and show concern for each other. When little George went to his first game, he didn't realize he was going to become a star. This poor little pooch suffers from a bad back, so her human built her a ramp so she could still get up onto the bed. When this little guy got lost, this kind man, kind band, and kind onlookers, all decided to create an ingenious way to get the attention of his dad. Now we've got some footage of a very special Santa Claus, one who only hands out gifts to the homeless. This guy and his friends surprised a waitress with a slightly generous tip, when you used your motorcycle for the good of your fellow man. This baseball got the glory of being first to the ball, and the higher glory of doing something nice. When this triathlete took the wrong turn before the finish line, his rival slowed down to let him take his rightful place. When this FedEx delivery man saw an 81-year-old woman shoveling her driveway, he immediately offered to help, but she still wouldn't let him do it alone. That moment when you warm the heart of a cold dog. You're about to see a man stopping a small child from becoming roadkill. Even otters need some tenderness from time to time. When this delivery person scattered hundreds of apples onto the ground, did people just stare and laugh? No, they sprang into action, and each did their part. This father woke up to find food and drink waiting for him and his hungry son. He could only assume that someone, somewhere was looking out for him. This little girl knows exactly what to do when her mom has a cough. Here's some heartwarming footage of an Indian search and rescue crew being thanked as they head home from Turkey. What you're looking at is one of the proudest ducks ever to take part in a marathon. No amount of work was too much for this little guy when it came to getting his doggy friend a drink. When this dog became scared of the fireworks, this little girl decided to use her brain, and her hands, to cover his ears. When your UPS driver turns out to be the next Michael Jordan, this kid thought he was just having a nice day out in the city with his folks, but then he found out he was going to be seeing his favorite team. This rabbi was spotted giving his own shoes to a homeless man on the subway. It doesn't get much more generous than that. This athlete sacrificed his own chances of winning a gold medal just to help his brother over the line. After finding a wallet in this person's driveway, this kid made the camera aware of the situation and left it in a safe place. This poor little three-year-old was fighting leukemia and had wished for only one thing, his own wagon. This is the moment it arrived. These guys were trying to make this coddler feel like a proper basketball player, but he didn't need much help. Just like humans with mobility problems, some dogs just need a ramp. You're never in too much of a rush to help a blind person across the street. This dog has one job, and this player suddenly realized he was about to steal it. When Spider-Man heard that his biggest fan was in the hospital, he canceled all his crime-fighting plans to spend the day with him. When this guy saved a pigeon from a plastic bag, he thought his work was done, but then this pigeon came along. That moment when you meet your best friend's daughter, realize she's been named after you. What you're about to see, believe it or not, is a very generous crow trying to feed a very hungry rodent. There's nothing more heartwarming than genuine sportsmanship. After a toddler kicked this musician off his piano, he decided to use his talents to help him perform his first duet. Humans sit in chairs. Every good dog knows that. This little girl's dance partner didn't show up, so her dad stepped in to help. Who needs to worry about stairs when you've got friends? When this cancer patient was overwhelmed at having her hair shaved off, her kind-hearted hairdresser decided to show some solidarity. Do you feel inspired after watching this video? Well, why not show Akimbo a random act of kindness by clicking subscribe!