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Strangers Gift $146K to Beloved 85-Year-Old Theater Employee
4 Jun
Summary
- An 85-year-old movie theater worker received $146,317 from over 7,500 donors.
- A viral video of the employee working hard inspired a stranger to start a fundraiser.
- The employee, Mary Ellen Eron, has worked at the theater for 45 years.
An 85-year-old cinema employee named Mary Ellen Eron received an astonishing gift of $146,317 after a video of her working hard went viral. The footage, viewed over 13 million times, showed Eron pushing a cleaning cart and carrying a heavy bag.
Moved by her dedication after 45 years of service, a moviegoer initiated a GoFundMe campaign with a $200,000 target. The fundraiser surpassed expectations, raising $146,317 from more than 7,500 donors.
Eron, known for assisting the homeless and her local church, was overwhelmed upon learning the total amount. She expressed immense gratitude, calling herself "overwhelmed and certainly blessed by the Lord and you wonderful people."
The theater's manager stated that the decision on when Eron will retire rests entirely with her.
