Kevin Ford, 60, received more than $ 130,000 in donations in four days in recognition of his 27 years of service to the chain.
An employee of the well-known American fast food chain “Burger King” received over $ 130,000 in donations in just four days in recognition of his 27 years of service to the chain. He thanked the people for their generosity and said that with the money he will help his grandchildren to go to college.
Kevin Ford, 60, from Nevada, started working for the company as an unmarried father, in an effort to have custody of his two children, his daughter Serina explained to the American newspaper “New York Post”.
His dedication to his work at the chain’s Las Vegas airport branch spread when a viral video showed him receiving a movie ticket, a bag of sweets, a cup of coffee, a string and some pens as a thank-you note.
«I’m thankful. There are people I have worked with for 20 or 30 years and they got nothing. I’m happy with everythingHe told NewsNationNow.
«I am grateful and happy. I’m just grateful I got thisHe said, referring to the items he received. “There are people who work hard and get nothing.”
Speaking of the $ 130,000 donations, which have now been taken by 4,000 people in recent days, Ford was moved.
«The generosity of these people is simply shocking. I have been crying for three days. I can not believe it. I really can not“, He stated.
In fact, when asked by the journalist how he managed not to lose a single shift in his 27 years of work, he said characteristically: “I do not know how I did this! Maybe I’m a robot? I just never thought about taking a break. I just try to work as hard as I can».
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