21-year-old raises over $146,000 for 80-year-old AMC usher in under 24 hours
A 21-year-old woman in Tennessee raised more than $146,000 in less than 24 hours for an 80-year-old AMC cinema worker after noticing her cleaning up rubbish. Brooklyn Green initially hoped to collect $500 through TikTok and GoFundMe. The elderly worker, Mary, who has worked in theatres for over 45 years, later thanked donors and requested that the fundraiser be paused.
A 21-year-old Tennessee woman, Brooklyn Green, raised over $146,000 within 24 hours for an 80-year-old cinema usher, Mary. The fundraiser originated from a TikTok video and GoFundMe campaign, inspired by Green noticing Mary cleaning up rubbish at an AMC theatre. Initially, Green expected to collect around $500 from friends and family, but the donations rapidly surpassed $100,000 in one day.
Upon returning to the theatre, Green discovered Mary was not working, but she learned that Mary, who had worked in theatres for over 45 years, enjoyed her job and did not wish to retire. The worker was known for helping others, including those experiencing homelessness. Social media users expressed mixed reactions to the campaign, with some criticizing Green for not first discussing retirement with Mary.
Regardless of criticism, Green proceeded with her plan to surprise Mary with the donation amount. Upon learning of the overwhelming response, Mary asked for the campaign to be paused, as she had received more than she could ask for. Green decided to work on other projects to help others following the success of this fundraiser.
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