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$220K Raised for 90-Year-Old Veteran Pushing Carts in Extreme Heat

Community rallies to support Dillon McCormick, allowing him the option to retire from labor-intensive work.

  • Former news anchor Karen Swensen initiated the GoFundMe campaign after encountering McCormick.
  • The fundraiser quickly gained traction, reaching over $220,000 in just 24 hours.
  • McCormick, who only receives $1100 from social security, needs $2500 monthly to live.
  • Hoda Kotb and thousands of donors contributed to the successful campaign.
  • McCormick now has the choice to retire and live comfortably.
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