A traffic warden got the surprise of a lifetime after receiving a game changing donation.
If you've been scrolling through TikTok long enough, you would have noticed influencer Zachery Dereniowski, who is known for his his random act of kindness videos.
The social media star picked Linita Edge, 48, from Detroit, Michigan to be the latest person he helps out with their financial struggles.
While Edge was working on shift, Dereniowski approached the traffic warden to offer her the chance to buy his jersey for $1, with a view to go to the Detroit Tigers baseball game for free.
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After clearing up with her manager that she could finish early enough to catch the game, Dereniowski handed her $500 on top of the free ticket.
She teared up and thanked the TikToker for his act of kindness - we almost teared up a bit too.
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However, things got even crazier in the follow-up video, where Dereniowski returned to find Linita on duty once again where he asks her what her dream is.
She explains: "My number one dream is that my kids would make it - just excel.
"I don't have to have a house on a hill or the most fanciest car but that they continue to work hard doing what they do and stay focused and make it... I'm happy. Then I could die happy."
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After the first clip got over 10 million views, fans pitched in a further $50,000 to a GoFundMe that the TikToker had set up for her to help out with her financial struggles.
The second clip shows an emotional Edge being presented with a cheque for $50,000 at a Tigers game in the stadium.
Fans were truly moved by the clip, with one person commenting: “Of all people, I’m glad she’s receiving these blessings.”
“I love her!” added another, while a third said “She deserves this! Her reponse about her kids was everything!”
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The GoFundMe page reads: "Internet meet Edge. Edge is a mother of two who recently lost her husband and the sole provider for her family. Edge is a full-time traffic controller in the Metro Detroit area and most importantly she loves her job because hopefully by the video you can tell, she loves people.
"This weekened we surprised Edge with taking her off duty and to the Detroit Tigers game where for once, she was able to relax and told me, 'I haven't had time like this for myself since last December. This to me, means more than you know. Thank you'.
"Let's all come together and show Edge and her family the power of the internet and bless this family for Mother's Day weekend.
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"100% of the funds raised will go towards paying rent, food bills, and helping her son's with their education. Be kind and love always."
At the time of writing, $60,000 has been raised from a $50,000 goal.
Topics: TikTok
Anish Vij