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Domino's driver bought a Diet Coke for a customer and received about $77,000 from strangers.
Summary
Dan Simpson, a 68-year-old part-time Domino's driver in Boise, bought a Diet Coke for a visually impaired customer after the store ran out; a Ring video of the gesture went viral and a fundraiser raised tens of thousands of dollars.
Content
Dan Simpson, a 68-year-old government worker who also delivers for Domino's in Boise, made a quick decision on March 28 to buy a Diet Coke for a customer when the shop was out. The customer, Brian Wilson, and his wife are reported as visually impaired, and Simpson's extra stop was intended to be a simple courtesy. Wilson posted footage from his Ring camera of the exchange with a short message about kindness. The clip drew widespread attention online and led to a fundraiser in Simpson's name.
Known details:
- The delivery took place in Boise on March 28 and involved a requested Diet Coke that was unavailable at the store.
- Dan Simpson is 68 and works part time as a Domino's driver while also holding a government job.
- The customer, identified as Brian Wilson, and his wife were reported as visually impaired, which made the extra convenience significant.
- Simpson bought the soda at a nearby convenience store after he could not reach the customer by phone.
- Wilson posted the Ring camera video online with a message about needing more people like Simpson, and the clip gained wide attention.
- A GoFundMe launched in Simpson's name drew donations totaling tens of thousands of dollars, and Simpson said he was surprised by the response.
Summary:
The video of a brief, helpful gesture led to broad public attention and significant fundraising for Simpson. Undetermined at this time.
