Generous mystery man makes Toyworld shoppers and staff burst into tears
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In a world where headlines often speak of gloom and doom, a heartwarming tale has emerged from the Gold Coast, bringing hope and a reminder of the goodness that still exists in our communities.
Just when we thought the spirit of giving was fading, a mystery man has extraordinarily rekindled the flame of generosity.
At the Toyworld store in Helensvale, staff and customers were left in a state of emotional disbelief as an anonymous benefactor performed a kind gesture.
This secret Santa, whose only wish was to keep his identity hidden, decided to spread Christmas cheer by paying off every single layby in the store.
Imagine the surprise and sheer joy of Gold Coast local Brooklyn Manu and dozens of other families when they received calls that a generous gentleman had walked into the store and told the manager he would take care of all their layby balances.
They had been paying off the presents they had been buying for their children, bit by bit, and now they were theirs to take home without owing another cent.
Toyworld manager Aleka Riggs, her staff, and the lucky customers couldn't hold back the tears. 'We were teary-eyed, all of us were,' Riggs said.
‘It’s a feel-good thing you don’t see often; it’s beyond kindness. Amazingly, someone would do that.'
With Christmas just four weeks away and amidst a cost-of-living crisis that has tightened the purse strings of many, this act of kindness has lifted a financial burden off the shoulders of 40 families, saving them thousands of dollars.
'Just thank you again,' Riggs said, acknowledging that many families might have struggled to pay off those laybys.
This isn't the first time such a random act of kindness has graced the aisles of Australian toy stores.
The tradition started in 2020 when a mystery woman paid off $16,000 in gifts at a Burleigh Waters store.
The following year, in 2021, an elderly Victorian couple chose to spread joy to 82 strangers after a particularly challenging year for their community.
Have you ever been the recipient of such a gesture, or perhaps you've been the one to surprise others with an act of kindness? Tell us your stories in the comments below.
Just when we thought the spirit of giving was fading, a mystery man has extraordinarily rekindled the flame of generosity.
At the Toyworld store in Helensvale, staff and customers were left in a state of emotional disbelief as an anonymous benefactor performed a kind gesture.
This secret Santa, whose only wish was to keep his identity hidden, decided to spread Christmas cheer by paying off every single layby in the store.
All laybys at Toyworld in Helensvale have been paid off by a mystery man, leaving staff and customers emotional and grateful. Credit: Facebook
Imagine the surprise and sheer joy of Gold Coast local Brooklyn Manu and dozens of other families when they received calls that a generous gentleman had walked into the store and told the manager he would take care of all their layby balances.
They had been paying off the presents they had been buying for their children, bit by bit, and now they were theirs to take home without owing another cent.
Toyworld manager Aleka Riggs, her staff, and the lucky customers couldn't hold back the tears. 'We were teary-eyed, all of us were,' Riggs said.
‘It’s a feel-good thing you don’t see often; it’s beyond kindness. Amazingly, someone would do that.'
With Christmas just four weeks away and amidst a cost-of-living crisis that has tightened the purse strings of many, this act of kindness has lifted a financial burden off the shoulders of 40 families, saving them thousands of dollars.
'Just thank you again,' Riggs said, acknowledging that many families might have struggled to pay off those laybys.
This isn't the first time such a random act of kindness has graced the aisles of Australian toy stores.
The tradition started in 2020 when a mystery woman paid off $16,000 in gifts at a Burleigh Waters store.
The following year, in 2021, an elderly Victorian couple chose to spread joy to 82 strangers after a particularly challenging year for their community.
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