$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.