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Concert Fans Just Gave This Wheelchair-Bound Woman An Unforgettable Experience

There’s nothing like seeing an artist or band that you love live in concert. For Ashlyn Kelley, the chance to see rock band Weezer in concert at the North Dakota…

(Photo by John Shearer/Country Rising/Getty Images)

(Photo by John Shearer/Country Rising/Getty Images)

There's nothing like seeing an artist or band that you love live in concert. For Ashlyn Kelley, the chance to see rock band Weezer in concert at the North Dakota State Fair was a thrill in itself, but some surrounding fans banded together to make the experience even more unforgettable.

In this photo, taken by Kate Marthaler and shared on Weezer's facebook page, Ashlynn is seen in her wheelchair, being held up by a group of concert goers, giving her a bird's eye view that she wouldn't have otherwise gotten. Ashlynn says that she had no idea who the fans were who approached, but they noticed her sitting and wanted to help her enjoy the show from a better vantage point. She goes on to say that they did more than simply hold her chair; they gently bounced so that Ashlynn felt like she was jumping and dancing along with the crowd, and says she had the time of her life.

The picture is going viral, and it's a great reminder to always keep an eye out for ways to help someone, even if they don't ask, and even if it takes us a little out of our comfort zone. One random act of kindness & caring can make a huge difference in someone's life. Maybe it gives them a better view of their favorite band; maybe it gives them a better view of humanity in general...or, in this case, maybe both.

Jenny Bender is one third of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99 in Augusta, Georgia, along with Cash & Dub. She's married to Chris Bender and is doting dog mom to their two rescue fur babies, Mary Poppins Bender & Truly Scrumptious Bender. Jenny is a karaoke queen who loves Jesus, country music, cheese, and the color pink.