SECOND GRADER GENTLY COMFORTED AN AUTISTIC CLASSMATE, OVERWHELMED ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

On the first day of school in Wichita, Kansas, eight-year-old Christian Moore noticed his classmate Conner Crites struggling with the overwhelming moment.

Christian quietly took Conner’s hand, offering comfort that spread across the internet. That small act of kindness sparked a powerful friendship, turning two boys into a reminder of how compassion can shape a day.