August 10th 2023.
Kevin Ford, an employee at Burger King for 27 years, has been overwhelmed by the incredible amount of support he has received. After a video of the 'goodie bag' he was given as a recognition for his years of service went viral, people from all over the world started donating money to show their appreciation.
“It’s like a dream come true,” Ford said. “It’s overwhelming, especially the support I’m receiving every day. It’s awesome.”
The bag he was given by the staffing firm, HMS Host, included a bag of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, a reusable Starbucks cup, two pens and one movie ticket. Ford didn't mind though, saying that he was just grateful for what he got.
When Kevin's daughter, Seryna, heard of the incident, she immediately set up a GoFundMe page to show her father how much he was appreciated and valued. She wrote that he had gained custody of her and her older sister 27 years ago, and he has never missed a day of work since.
The GoFundMe page has raised over $400,000 and counting, and it is being used to set up a college fund for Ford's grandchildren. He was even reunited with them on the Today show, after comedian David Spade donated $5,000.
Burger King responded to the incident by saying that the gift was a "peer-to-peer reward in recognition of a short-term positive performance/experience." However, Ford's story has still been circulating the internet, with people from all over the world showing their appreciation.
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