Due to TikTok, we have known great stories and witnessed acts of altruism that make us reflect on how a small action can change a person’s day. Although there are those who do not agree that these types of acts are recorded, since they consider that for it to be from the “heart” it must be without the reflection of a camera.
However, these videos where homeless people are helped or different causes are supported help to make visible problems that have been so normalized that they do not cause us any feeling or reaction. In addition, they inspire us to do our bit to help others.
In recent months, the case of a TikTok user who is dedicated to helping homeless people with some small gesture has gone viral. The subject, identified as Enrique Sámano, travels the streets of Mexico City on his motorcycle distributing help in different ways to homeless people.
Help ranges from giving away cakes, bread, hamburgers, toys and even money. All this is possible because his followers donate money to him and he documents everything so that donors see that it is being used correctly.
@enrikesamano Donation from @MiriamAriasRojas
♬ original sound – kike
In addition, the recordings show the harsh reality that homeless people live, enduring hunger, thirst, inclement weather and, worst of all, the devastating indifference of society.
Unfortunately, the fact that there are people in this situation has become so normalized that we are already completely desensitized to the needs of our neighbor. That is why Enrique’s videos have gone viral, as the public applauds and thanks him for taking the time to make donations.
@enrikesamano Donation from @KOREAN LIAM
♬ original sound – kike
Not being moved by the reactions of the people who desperately receive food is impossible, because knowing that there are thousands of people and children who have to go through this difficult situation squeezes the heart, and it is that some even ask Enrique to come back later to feed them.
At the moment, Enrique has already closed the donations, since he has a full list for this year, because, fortunately, more and more people join the noble cause, and although for many it may seem little, in the faces of the people you can see that that gesture completely changes your day or maybe your week.
@enrikesamano Donation from @monicavelez1
♬ original sound – kike
Currently, Enrique’s account (@enrikesamano) has 460,000 followers and his videos accumulate millions of views. In addition, he has accounts on other social networks such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram where he also documents his work.
Without a doubt, what this young man does is admirable. He surely has inspired others to follow in his footsteps, even if not in large numbers, we can stop passing by when we see someone he needs from us.