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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, Mich., grocery cashier, received over $1.7 million following a widely shared online fundraiser.
- The viral fundraiser launched by Samuel Weidenhofer went viral earlier this month, prompting donations to Bambas as he nears ringing his last can of corn.
- Coverage by the Detroit News and AP included photos showing Ed Bambas with influencer Samuel Weidenhofer, who started the fundraiser earlier this month.
- The timing meant the donations arrived as Bambas neared the end of his career, and press coverage amplified public interest in the fundraiser.
- Seen nationally, the story underscores how online posts can mobilize support, as national outlets reported influencer-driven campaigns quickly raised over $1.7 million for Bambas, an ordinary worker.
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