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'Oh, My God' — 88-Year-Old Michigan Grocery Cashier Overwhelmed by Sudden $1.7M Gift
A viral campaign raised $1.7 million for Ed Bambas, honoring his decades of service as a grocery cashier nearing retirement.
- On Friday, Dec. 5, Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old Brighton resident, received over $1.7 million in Brighton, Mich., after a widely shared online fundraiser.
- The viral fundraiser launched by Weidenhofer earlier this month prompted donations to Bambas, who will soon ring up his last can of corn after a long career.
- Major outlets reported the event, with Katy Kildee of the Detroit News noting photos show Bambas alongside influencer Samuel Weidenhofer, who started the fundraiser earlier this month.
- The timing meant the donations arrived as Bambas neared the end of his career; he will soon ring up his last can of corn, while press coverage amplified public interest.
- The episode illustrates influencer-driven fundraising's reach, showing how influencer-driven campaigns quickly mobilize large sums for an ordinary worker, as reported by national outlets including the Detroit News and AP.
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