His wallet had everything in it.

Like most folks, Chris Person's wallet had all the things that make getting around in modern life possible — a driver's license, some cash and credit cards and even a gift card. After noticing the wallet was missing, Person and his 72-year-old mother scoured the parking lot and even looked at surveillance video with the store's manager but no luck, according to a story on the Good News Network website.

Person told the website that he counted the wallet and its contents as well and truly lost.

The next day, however, a trio showed up at his doorstep with a surprise.

Lucas Perry, 15, had found the wallet in the store's parking lot after it fell out of Person's pocket. After trying to connect, the teen, his sister Maya, 17, and their father decided to personally deliver the wallet — and all of its contents — to the Palmetto Bay, Florida, man.

The trio refused any reward, telling Person they simply wanted to do what they would want someone to do for them.

“They all refused my offer to keep the money that was inside it, they only wanted to do the right thing — and they did,” Person is quoted as telling GNN. “Eduardo was adamant about teaching his children the impact of a selfless, honest act, but I have a strong feeling these two teens would have done it anyway.”

After handing over the wallet, the new friends talked about everything from art to classic rock.

Fast forward to the following weekend when Person and his wife bought a new TV and decided to call their new friends and see if they wanted the old surround sound system.

“I made three new friends today," he told the website, reflecting back on the experience. "What an amazing experience!”

Also in the business of doing the right thing, making friends and sharing joy are the Sandpoint Lions. Each year, the Lions — and their band of merry elves throughout the community — work to make Christmas a special time for every child in the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

And, like Lucas Perry and his sister, there are some amazing teens closer to home. Every year, Sandpoint High School students take it upon themselves to raise as much many as possible for Toys for Tots. Every year since the students, staff and clubs have adopted the program as their charity, they've consistently raised at least $10,000 each year.

It’s an annual tradition and a point of pride to raise as much money as possible, each year attempting to outdo the year before.

This year, these amazing young men and women raised $21,760.33 for Toys for Tots.

The SHS students are amazing young men and women with big hearts and kind souls and who care deeply about both their community and their fellow youth. Be sure to let them know what awesome people they are. They deserve all the recognition and accolades you send their way — and then some.

Today's generous donations total $28,333.19 and come from: Sandpoint High School students and staff, $21,760.33; Robin Cayton, $100; Fiesta Bonita, $100; Donna and Byron Steinacher, $10; Ron and Maryann Giddings, $100; Joseph and Mae Lapham, $50; William Halamicek III, $100; Mark and Janice Johnson, $100; Jerry Morris (in memory of Phyllis Morris and Jim Lippi), $500; Thomas McFarland, $100; Thomas and Tracy Gibson, $250; Ann and Richard Gehring, $50; Robert and Susan Puckett (in memory of their grandson, Bryce Robert Puckett, $50; Michael Winslow and Linda Derr, $100; Jeanette Schandelmeier, $100; Melinda and Paul Nieman, $400; Betty Moreau, $100; Brian and Laura Bjerke, $100; Patricia Brown, $45; Pend Oreille Bass Club, $250; Kathryn Winkle, $100; Amber and Matthew Remillard, $101; Idaho Forest Group, $3,000; anonymous, $1,134; and Hoot Owl and Arnie's Conoco coin jars, $32.86.

To date, the annual Christmas drive has raised $65,861.46, blowing past the Sandpoint Lion's goal of $50,000 for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign — the same as it has been in past years.

While the Lions' target has been hit, please consider donating if you haven't already. The money you donate will help the Lions help even more children and help them take of bargains and specials thanks to generous local businesses.

As last year, the application form includes information for parents to detail a wish list for each of their children as well as their favorite color and TV show or movie. This allows the Lions to fulfill as many wishes as they can.

Donations for Toys for Tots can be dropped off at the front desk at the Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also drop off donations at Columbia Bank’s Sandpoint branch, 414 Church St., or at the Ponderay branch, 300 Bonner Mall Way; and at the Ponderay Starbucks.

Donations may be mailed to the Sandpoint Lions Club, Box 414, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Donations made by check are preferred. Be sure to include a note with your check indicating that it is a Toys for Tots donation. If you wish to make an anonymous donation, please include a note.

If the donation is being made in someone’s name, be sure to also include a note.

Information: Sandpoint Lions Club, 208-263-4118