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He has worked at Domino’s for 14 years as a second job, never complained, and when the customer asked if he could increase the tip, Dan’s response was: “No need, it’s already a good tip.”
On March 27, 2026, in Boise, Idaho, a Domino’s delivery driver named Dan Simpson received an order that included a Diet Coke. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the soda was out of stock. He couldn’t reach the customer by phone. Most delivery drivers would have continued on their way and explained the problem at the door.
Dan went to a convenience store, bought two bottles out of his own pocket, and completed the delivery.
When he arrived at the customer’s house, the doorbell camera was recording. What Dan didn’t know was that video would change his life forever.
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The customer who could not go buy alone
The order was from Brian Wilson and his wife Katey Ann. Both have visual impairments. Going out to buy a soda that was missing from the delivery is not a minor inconvenience for them. It is a real difficulty that requires planning, transportation, and assistance from others.
When Dan explained that he had stopped at a store to get the drink, Brian offered to increase the tip. Dan’s response was: “No need. It’s already a good tip.” The tip was $6.60.
The video captured by the doorbell camera was posted by Katey Ann on TikTok. In the caption, she wrote: “When Domino’s doesn’t have Diet Coke, but the delivery driver stops at a store to buy it for you. Dan, you went above and beyond tonight. The world needs more Dans.”
Within hours, the video had hundreds of thousands of views.
The crowdfunding that exploded
Brian Wilson decided to go beyond public gratitude. He created a campaign on GoFundMe called “Give Dan a Chance to Rest.” In the description, he shared that Dan has worked at Domino’s for 14 years as a second job and that he planned to retire at the end of April.
“At first glance, it may seem like a small gesture, but for us, it meant so much more than that. This kind of consideration and personal care seems so rare these days.”, Wilson wrote. He added: “My wife and I have visual impairments, so quickly going out to buy something from the store is not something simple or easy for us.”
Donations began to pour in rapidly. Within a few days, the campaign surpassed $106,000, equivalent to more than R$ 546,000. Thousands of people from different states and countries contributed. The page has recorded more than 32,000 individual donors.
The fundraising remains open until April 30, the date when Dan intends to officially retire.
The reaction of someone who did not expect anything
When he learned the amount, Dan Simpson couldn’t believe it. “This can’t be real,” he told the Idaho Statesman. He shared that he kept checking his phone repeatedly, watching the donations rise in real-time.
Regarding the gesture that triggered it all, he was straightforward: “They say I went above and beyond, but for God’s sake, it was nothing special.” He took a few extra minutes to stop at a store. Bought two bottles of soda. Delivered them at the door. Refused extra tip.
For Dan, it was just Tuesday. For the internet, it was proof that there are people who do the right thing simply because it is the right thing.
What Domino’s said
In an official statement, the pizza chain expressed pride in Simpson’s work. “What may have seemed like a small gesture for Dan made a significant difference for his customers, and that spirit of consideration is something we deeply value as a company,” stated Domino’s. “Dan’s actions are a powerful reminder that small acts of service can sometimes have the greatest impact.”
What he will do with the money
After years of working two jobs to make ends meet, Dan Simpson now plans to enjoy retirement peacefully. In an interview with the Idaho Statesman, he revealed a simple dream: he wants to use part of the money to travel and see the giant sequoias in California.
A 68-year-old man who has delivered pizza as a second job for 14 years. Who stopped at a store to buy a soda that cost less than two dollars. Who refused extra tip. And who is now going to retire with over half a million reais because the entire internet decided that kindness deserves to be rewarded.
The date is set: April 30, 2026. The day Dan Simpson stops delivering pizza. And starts living.
With information from Terra, Idaho Statesman, New York Post, and GoFundMe.
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