GoFundMe for DoorDash Driver Reaches $900K

0:00It's March 21st, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. A Tennessee woman named Brittany Smith started a GoFundMe campaign for a 78-year-old door-dash driver after spotting him on her doorbell. Camera. Richard Pulley delivered her Starbucks order on March 10th, carefully making his way up the steps with a handrail. Her page launched just a day later as exploded in support and is now nearing $1 million in donations. The campaign took off fast, hitting over $500,000 within days of going live less than two weeks ago. Smith shared the touching video on social media, asking for help to track down the man named Richard, and strangers from across the country jumped in to contribute. Richard, a retired insurance salesman, began delivering full-time more than a year ago after his wife Brenda lost her job. The couple often worked shifts together, and he has completed nearly 6,000 deliveries so far, showing real dedication to supporting their family.

1:02Door-dash CEO Tony Xu stepped up with a $20,000 donation, calling Richard's story inspiring, and a reminder of how the service builds. Community. XC also sent Smith a smaller thank-you-give for her loyalty as a customer. Smith and her daughter even met up with Richard and Brenda in person. With the fundraiser closing in on that huge milestone, it's clear this act of kindness has sparked a wave of generosity that keeps growing.