$1.6 million raised for 88-year-old man working at grocery store
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For most of his life, Ed Bambas worked toward his American dream. But in 2019, at 82, he found himself doing what most retirees never imagine: going back to work. That was, until a stranger approached him with a question.
Breakdown
- Ed Bambus lost his pension after GM's 2009 bankruptcy. 24s
- He returned to work at a grocery store to cover bills. 33s
- Influencer Sam Wiedenhofer started a crowdfunding campaign for Bambus. 1m 4s
- The campaign raised over $1 million for Bambus's retirement. 1m 12s
- Bambus says being polite can lead to big returns. 1m 27s