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Talk about the kindness of strangers.

The world can seem incredibly selfish at times, but for one woman, who is battling against breast cancer, a random act of kindness from a complete stranger reminded her that there’s also a lot of good out there.

The pleasant surprise came when a kind stranger footed her restaurant bill.

Jerina Edwards, from Oklahoma, was tucking into a meal at her local Chinese eatery when she found out that a fellow diner had picked up the bill and left her a heartwarming note, before leaving without a word.

The man, who had lost his wife to the disease, said the meal was on him and wished Jerina a Merry Christmas.

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