Burger King GoFundMe Campaign Raises Over 250,000 Dollars for Employee

A Burger King employee's life was forever changed when a GoFundMe campaign was launched in their honor. The campaign raised an astonishing $250,000.

The employee's story is one of kindness and generosity. The funds were raised to help them pay off medical bills.

It's heartwarming to see a community come together to support someone in need. The campaign's success is a testament to the power of kindness.

Kevin Ford, a cook and cashier at Las Vegas Airport, bought a house in Pahrump, Nevada with the help of a GoFundMe campaign.

The campaign was started by his daughter Seryna after a viral TikTok video showed Ford holding a plastic bag of gifts from his employer, including a movie ticket and candy, which seemed cheap to many viewers.

Ford's daughter set up the GoFundMe page to raise money for her dad's retirement, but it quickly gained traction and raised nearly $500,000.

GoFundMe took a sizable chunk of the funds, and Ford used about half of what he netted to buy a $177,000 house in Pahrump, which is about 62 miles west of Las Vegas.

Ford is still working at the same Burger King and is using the rest of the money for retirement, as well as to help his daughter get a home for herself and his grandkids.

The campaign's success was a surprise to Ford, who thought it would only raise $200 to help his daughter see him and his grandchildren.

Comedian David Spade donated $5,000 to the campaign, and Ford has also received support from other donors.

As of August 2023, the GoFundMe page had raised $408,000, with the initial goal of $27,000 being far exceeded.

GoFundMe campaigns have shown incredible support for a Burger King employee who went viral online.

A GoFundMe account was set up by the employee's daughter, which quickly gained traction.

The initial goal of the account was $27,000, but it has now surpassed that amount, with over $50,000 in donations.

A notable donation came from comedian David Spade, who gave $5,000 to the cause.

Spade's donation included a humorous comment, suggesting the employee wait until he reaches 30 years of perfect attendance to take a day off.