The Goodness of America
All Treats, No Tricks
A touching Halloween moment unfolded in Woodhaven, Michigan, when local kids chose to turn their trick-or-treat outing into an act of kindness. Amy Schmitt and her adult son, Jacob — who is disabled and wheelchair-bound — were regular Halloween participants, known for dressing up and sharing treats with neighborhood kids. This year, however, a medical emergency kept Jacob in the hospital, and Amy left a note on their door explaining why they couldn’t hand out candy.
Amy’s doorbell camera soon captured a surprising sight: kids, who had just collected candy around the neighborhood, stopping by her house to drop off their treats. Many poured out generous portions from their candy bags, transforming her porch into a pile of Halloween cheer.
Among the kids was six-year-old Mia, who had already finished her first round of trick-or-treating but asked her dad to go out with her a second time. This time, she gathered candy just to give it to Jacob. Her dad, James Sayen, was deeply impressed by his daughter’s compassion, noting it was a choice she made entirely on her own.
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