Richard Pulley, an elderly DoorDash driver, is seen on a Ring doorbell camera delivering a Starbucks order in Manchester, Tennessee. (Brittany Smith)
In a time when Americans are constantly told the country is divided and hopeless, one small-town act of compassion is proving that generosity and goodness are still alive and well.
In a story that is both gut-wrenching and a testament to the indomitable American spirit, a senior citizen named Richard Pulley from Manchester, Tennessee, was recently caught on a Ring doorbell camera struggling to do what no man of his age should have to do: deliver Starbucks orders just to survive.
His story might never have been known if not for a kindhearted customer in Manchester, Tennessee.
Brittany Smith noticed something unusual when Richard arrived to deliver her DoorDash order. Watching the footage on her Ring doorbell camera, Smith could see that the delivery appeared physically challenging for the elderly driver.
According to her, “I didn’t post the other video, but he almost fell off my porch.”
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Instead of ignoring it, she decided to reach out.
After posting online in an effort to find him, Smith eventually tracked Richard down and learned the heartbreaking reason he had returned to work.
“Update: I found him and drove him an extra tip! We talked for a few minutes and he doesn’t have a choice but to work. His wife lost her job and by the time they pay their monthly expenses they have nothing left.”
Richard wasn’t out there delivering lattes because he wanted to “stay active.” He was there because he had no choice.
Richard’s family was pushed to the brink when his wife lost her job, and along with it, their health insurance. Rather than give up, Richard quietly went back to work.
Smith was deeply moved by the story and decided to take action.
She created a GoFundMe campaign to help Richard and his wife regain their financial footing and, hopefully, allow him to retire again.
“My name is Brittany and I am setting up this go fund me for Richard. Richard delivered Starbucks to my home via door dash and it was evident from the video this was a task for him. With the help of social media I was able to track down Richard and learned he does DoorDash due to his wife being fired from her job (at no fault of her own) and by the time they pay their monthly expenses plus purchase their medication there is nothing left. Let’s help Richard go back into retirement!!”
What happened next stunned everyone.
The fundraiser quickly went viral, spreading across social media as Americans from across the country rallied to help the elderly couple.
Donations poured in.
Within days, the campaign had raised more than $500,000 at the time of this writing.
Now, thanks to the generosity of strangers, Richard may soon be able to put away the delivery bag and return to the retirement he deserves.
In an update, Smith posted photos with Richard and his wife, with the caption, “My adopted grandparents. What a journey these last few days have been!”
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