Social Media Donates Over $400,000 To Burger King Employee After Video Of His Mistreatment Becomes Viral
By RoseKiss
This dedicated Burger King worker, with a flawless attendance record spanning more than 27 years, has been showered with an amazing display of support and appreciation.
Meet Kevin Ford, the cook and cashier extraordinaire over at Burger King in the bustling Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. He became an internet sensation last June when he dropped a TikTok bombshell - the guy hadn't taken a single sick day in nearly three decades!
Now, here's where it gets even cooler. Thanks to the incredible generosity of his online admirers, Kevin's unwavering dedication to his job has led to over $400,000 in crowd-funded donations rolling in – and shoutout to the legendary actor and comedian David Spade, who chipped in a cool $5,000.
In the viral video that started it all, you've got this 55-year-old grandpa showing off all the cool swag he got from HMSHost, the company that handles Burger King's hiring, as a nod to his incredible achievement.
The gifts included a movie ticket, a Starbucks cup, various candy, pens and keychains. Still, Ford appeared very grateful in the video.
The social media response led one of his daughters, Seryna, to create a GoFundMe page.
"Hi, My name is Seryna. The man in that video is my father. He has worked at his job for 27 years and yes, he has never missed a day of work. He originally began working at this job as a single father when he gained custody of me and my older sister 27 years ago. Then as our family grew and he remarried, he continued to work there because of the amazing health insurance that was provided through this employer because it was unionized. This got all four of his daughters through high school and college with full healthcare coverage.
My dad continues to work there, because though he does look young, he is coming up on retirement age and leaving would cost him his retirement. In no way are we asking for money or is he expecting any money but if anyone feels like blessing him he would love to visit his grandchildren."
As of August 14, 2023, Ford has received more than $416,627 from nearly 14,000 donors.
"You exemplify the best in family and fatherhood and dedication to your mission in life and work May you go from strength to strength," one donor wrote.
"Kevin is the representation of making America Great! Thank you sir, for the example and dedication to your family and everyone else," another wrote.
"This is how REAL men handle their business. I hope you get to see your grand-babies every day, and I am happy to give at least a little help to make that happen," another commented.
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