When 20-year-old Connor Stephanoff braved a snowstorm to deliver a pizza in Brownsburg, Indiana, he expected a decent tip for his effort. Instead, he received just $2.15. Lieutenant Richard Craig, a local officer who recorded the scene, was stunned by the meager tip and handed Stephanoff $15 of his own money. Outraged by the situation, Craig shared the video online, where it quickly went viral, prompting thousands of people to rally behind the hardworking young man.
Moved by Stephanoff’s dedication, Craig launched a GoFundMe campaign with a modest goal of $500. But within weeks, donations soared past $41,000 from nearly 2,000 contributors. Stephanoff now plans to buy a car, help his grandmother with bills, and potentially save for college. The overwhelming support serves as a reminder that kindness and hard work don’t go unnoticed—sometimes, they bring life-changing rewards.