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Richard Pulley GoFundMe Raises $884,000 for Elderly DoorDash Driver
Summary
A GoFundMe for 78-year-old DoorDash driver Richard Pulley has raised more than $884,000 after a viral video; donors praised the community's support.
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Richard Pulley, 78, has drawn national attention after a video showed him delivering an order to a Tennessee home. His customer, Brittany Smith, posted the video on Facebook on March 10 and then set up a GoFundMe for Pulley to help him retire. The fundraiser has raised more than $884,000 and Smith met Pulley and his wife, Brenda, at a restaurant on March 12. Pulley and his wife told WSMV‑TV they had taken DoorDash work after Brenda lost her job and the household needed extra income.
Key facts:
- The GoFundMe for Richard Pulley has raised more than $884,000.
- Richard Pulley is 78 years old and was filmed delivering a DoorDash order in Tennessee.
- Brittany Smith posted the original video on Facebook on March 10 and created the fundraiser.
- Smith met Pulley and his wife, Brenda, on March 12 and shared photos.
- Pulley and his wife told WSMV‑TV they took DoorDash work after Brenda lost her job.
Summary:
The viral video and subsequent fundraiser prompted widespread online donations and messages wishing Pulley a restful retirement. Undetermined at this time.
