A viral video of a Burger King employee expressing appreciation for a modest gift bag he got from colleagues on his 27th work anniversary sparked an outpouring of generosity online, with over $337,000 in donations—and counting.
Kevin Ford spent nearly three decades working as a cook at the Las Vegas McCarren airport Burger King and, on his 27th work anniversary, he got a goodie bag with a movie ticket, some candy, a coffee cup, a lanyard, and two pens.
Ford posted a video on social media—which has since gone viral—featuring him showing off the gifts and saying thanks.
“I feel appreciated,” he said in the video. “I’ve worked here for 27 years and I’ve never missed not one day of work, never called out, and I want you to know it’s good to feel appreciated.”…