In 2010, Justin Horner experienced a blown tire on a busy freeway in Portland, Oregon, and was helped by a Latino family who refused his money and even gave him a tamale. When he tried to give them money again, they ingeniously placed the money inside the tamale. As they drove off, the father told Horner, "Today you, tomorrow me," a sentiment that resonated with many and became a symbol of empathy and kindness. Horner's story went viral, leading to widespread recognition and inspiring acts of kindness.
A man in San Antonio was stabbed after giving a stranger a ride from a bar. The couple dropped off the unknown woman but she approached the vehicle again, leading to an argument. During the argument, the woman cut the man on his arm and fled. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment, and no other injuries were reported.
When Daniel Willingham's daughter was in the ICU in Toronto, he needed to renew his passport in Washington to get to her, but the office was closed. A young man working there waited for him and gave him his passport. Willingham was able to get to his daughter and she survived. He never properly thanked the young man who helped him.
