More than $1 million has been raised for 88-year-old veteran Ed Bambas

HEARTWARMING SUPPORT: More than $1 million has been raised for 88-year-old veteran Ed Bambas, who goes viral after sharing that he is still working full-time at a Michigan supermarket following the loss of his pension.

Organizers say they are setting up a secure trust to ensure… pic.twitter.com/N6CN6IgdnI

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Ed Bambas, a Michigan Army veteran, lost his GM pension in 2012 and spent years working long cashier shifts to survive. Then TikTok creator Samuel Weidenhofer met him, tipped him $400, and shared his story, and the internet responded with a GoFundMe that raised over $1.18 million from 40,000 donors, including Charlie Puth.

Now, after a lifetime of hard work, Ed can finally retire with dignity and Samuel is planning a special surprise since Ed still uses a flip phone and has no social media.

The Best Of Humanity ????

Ed Bambas, a Michigan Army veteran, lost his GM pension in 2012 and spent years working long cashier shifts to survive. Then TikTok creator Samuel Weidenhofer met him, tipped him $400, and shared his story, and the internet responded with a GoFundMe… pic.twitter.com/s6X2EJfi9J

— Restoring Your Faith in Humanity (@HumanityChad)December 3, 2025