Viral Video of Elderly DoorDash Driver Sparks $500,000 Fundraiser for Financial Hardship

A viral video of Richard Pulley, a 78-year-old DoorDash driver in Tennessee, delivering a Starbucks order has drawn widespread attention to his financial struggles. Pulley returned to work after his wife lost her job and health insurance, leading to rising medical bills and expenses. A GoFundMe fundraiser launched in response has raised around $500,000 to support the couple. The story highlights challenges faced by elderly workers relying on gig jobs to cover essential costs.