Retirement Now Possible For 88-Year-Old Army Vet After Influencer Surprises Him With Huge Check

Retirement Now Possible For 88-Year-Old Army Vet After Influencer Surprises Him With Huge Check

An 88-year-old army veteran received the surprise of a lifetime from strangers around the world thanks to a viral TikTok video that raised $1.8 million for him. The video was recorded and shared by Australian “positivity influencer” Sam Wetenhoeffer, who was on what he called a “US Kindness Tour” through the Christmas holiday. Wetenhoeffer met Ed Bambas from Michigan, who was working the checkout line at a Meijer supermarket. When asked why Bamb…

88-Year-Old War Veteran Cashier Receives $1.84m After TikTok Goes Viral

An 88-year-old US Army veteran who was still working full-time as a supermarket cashier has been overwhelmed by global generosity, after a viral fundraising campaign raised more than $1.84 million (£1.46 million) to help him finally retire.Ed Bambas, from Brighton, Michigan, became an online symbol of quiet resilience after Australian TikTok creator Sam Weidenhofer shared his story across social media. What began as a brief encounter has now tur…