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Matthew Evans & Jonathon Hill

Young man's overwhelming act of kindness at the Aldi check out leaves dad speechless

A young man left a father and daughter overwhelmed after an incredible act of kindness. Roy Hilton Jones asked the young man if he could return the gesture, but he refused and told him “just pass the favour on to someone else”. Roy said the act of charity has made a significant difference to him and his daughter during cost of living struggles.

Speaking to NorthWalesLive Roy explained how when he reached the checkout at the Llay store he realised he had left his wallet at home. He reassured the woman on the checkout that he only lived five minutes away and that he’d return for his shopping.

Roy, from Wrexham, left the shop to go home, but before he’d left the car park a staff member ran out of the store with the receipt to tell him it had all been paid for. Gabe Purvor, who had been standing behind Roy in the queue and had heard what had happened, had paid for everything and handed over Rob’s groceries. Thinking back on the experience, Roy said he thought it important to share what the young man had done for him.

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