At 89 years old, Derlin Newey from Utah was still delivering pizzas about 30 hours a week — not because he wanted to, but because his pension wasn’t enough to cover his bills. One of his regular customers, the Valdez family, always asked for Derlin to bring their order, recording his visits and his signature greeting: “Hello, are you looking for some pizza?”
When these videos were shared on TikTok in early 2023, thousands of people grew to love Derlin. After finding out he was working because he had to, the community came together and raised $12,000 as a surprise tip.
The Valdez family went to Derlin’s home to give him the check along with a shirt printed with his favorite phrase. Overcome with emotion, he began to cry and said, “How can I ever thank you? I don’t know what to say.” That day, his smile and tear-filled eyes showed how a simple act of kindness from many people can completely change a life.
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