Good News Network · 34 days ago

81-year-old Waitress Couldn’t Retire, So a Stranger Raised Over $300K for Her

Imagine sitting in your favorite diner, the kind where the coffee is always hot and the servers treat you like family. Now, picture Betty, an 81-year-old server with a smile that rivals the warmth of that morning brew. Despite her age, she hustles through her shifts at Eat'n Park, battling back pain and financial woes, with only a modest social security check to lean on. Enter Tamie Konzier, an esthetician with a heart full of empathy and a phone poised for action. Moved by Betty's struggle, Tamie recorded a heartfelt TikTok, asking, "If I make one video go viral, let it be this one" - and, as if by magic, it did. Within a day, the post exploded with support, and Tamie set up a GoFundMe, which blossomed into an incredible $300,000 in donations. Betty, ever the spirited server, quipped about needing a financial adviser as she was overwhelmed with gratitude. Thanks to the kindness of strangers, Tamie ensured her lawyer and an Elder Law attorney would guide Betty safely into retirement without affecting her social services. This story, like a ripple in a pond, reminds us of our collective ability to lift each other up, showing that even the smallest acts of kindness can snowball into life-altering change.

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