Strangers Help Child with an Act of Kindness

In late May, Alexzander Prado—a 5-year-old with cerebral palsy—got the opportunity to use an innovative device that allowed him to walk with more freedom.

Alexzander was visiting the Southern California Abilities Expo in Anaheim, California, when he tried out a piece of equipment called the KidWalk, which secures a child from behind and leaves their arms free.

Desiree Trujillo, the boy's mother, said that as soon as her son realized the autonomy that the walker gave him, "he had the biggest smile from ear to ear."

"I just started crying because I'd never seen that before," she added.

It turns out she wasn't the only one who was moved by the sight. Businessmen Joe Hallock and Gregg Weinschieder, who were staffing an adjacent booth, also found the little boy's happiness an inspiration.

In fact, the two men—who had never met Alexzander's family before—decided to purchase a KidWalk for the child so he could continue to expand his mobility.

Hallock said he and Weinschieder were trying to make a difference in a small and meaningful way.

"In your time on this planet, if you can improve the life of one person, then you will truly have been deemed a success—so, we're just trying to be successful," he explained.