Matthew McConaughey Hosted Virtual Bingo for a Senior Facility and It's the Sweetest Thing You'll Ever See

Matthew McConaughey recently brought a lot of happiness to an unsuspecting group of elderly residents.

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While millions of us remain in quarantine as a result of the ongoing medical pandemic, the actor decided to help out a group of those considered as some the most vulnerable.

Because it is our elderly residents who are by far at the highest risk from the deadly virus.

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The virus, which has brought the world to a complete standstill, is considered most dangerous to the elderly and those who suffer from existing health issues.

These people are more likely to suffer from serious, and potentially deadly, health issues as a consequence of the virus.

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So it is of the utmost importance that they remain quarantined and away from other people.

But these quarantine sanctions can bring with them a whole array of their own issues.

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It is undeniably a difficult time for everyone at the moment, but for the elderly to be isolated away from their families, overwhelming feelings of turmoil and loneliness are bound to be experienced.

And our nursing homes have taken a huge hit during the pandemic...

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With many members of staff being unable to come into work, they have been needing all the help they can get.

People have been helping out as best as they can...

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And thousands of volunteers have been pitching together to somehow assist their elderly neighbors in any way possible.

And, while most have been helping out in more practical manners...

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Others have been focusing more on bringing a simple bit of happiness to the lives of the residents.

And this is where McConaughey stepped in.

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The actor wanted to give a little back to the quarantined residents at The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living facility in his home-town of Texas. 

While other celebrities of his status have been filming themselves singing and complaining about being isolated in their mansions...

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McConaughey decided to use his voice to spread joy in a slightly different, yet more effective way to the others.

He devised together a plan to lift the spirits of those residing at The Enclave...

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And what's more uplifting than a good, old fashioned game of bingo?

The actor, seen here towards the bottom right corner, decided to host a virtual version of the game...

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Where residents who were self-isolating in their rooms could all join in via a giant Zoom video call.

Joined by his mom, wife, and 2 children, McConaughey hosted the virtual game...

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Where he enthusiastically called out numbers and declared any potential winners.

"We've got an I-24, an I-24..."

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As he clarifies the lucky drawn number, 2 residents suddenly shout out "Bingo!", in which the actor and his family yell in celebration.

He makes for the most passionate bingo caller of all time.

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“Richard Black just waving a hammer up high!" McConaughey exclaims, as his family excitedly applaud around him. “We got Charles King in the iPad up high! We got two winners!"

It was the most heartwarming moment.

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And the look of joy on the residents' faces was simply undeniable.

And, once their game had finished, the residents had their own words of thanks for the actor...

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They wanted to pay tribute to an important message the actor had given to the world last month.

In March, the actor took to Twitter to offer some very wise words regarding the ongoing pandemic.

He reminded everyone that all red lights eventually turn green, saying: "I just want to say, in these crazy times... Let's take care of ourselves and each other. Let's not go to the lowest common denominator and get paranoid. Let's do our due diligence and take the precautions that we need to, to take care of ourselves and those around us."

So, as a thank you, the residents decided to hold up their own "green lights."

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One of the facility's workers said:

"I wanted to say, from all of us, we want to continue to turn a red light into a green light," as all the players held up their own green pieces of paper with inspirational messages written on the front. 

As they held up their signs, the actor exclaimed loudly...

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And sat back in his chair, slowly clapping with a huge smile on his face.

You can watch a snippet of McConaughey's bingo game here.

What an amazing gesture. To read more about the kind gestures of the rich and famous, and to hear what other celebrities are doing to spread a bit of kindness, keep scrolling...