In Biden’s America, even our hardworking seniors can’t afford to retire. But thanks to the kindness of strangers—and one woman who took action—an 81-year-old waitress in Pittsburgh is finally getting a well-deserved break.
Tamie Konzier, a lifestyle influencer, never expected to change someone’s life when she sat down for a meal at an Eat’N Park diner with her son. But when she overheard Betty, an elderly waitress struggling to walk during her shift, reveal that she was still working because she couldn’t survive on Social Security, Konzier knew she had to do something.
Betty, a grandmother of three, has spent her life serving others, yet the government’s meager $910-a-month Social Security check isn’t enough to cover her basic expenses.
“She only makes $910 a month on Social Security, and she has to still work because her bills exceed $910 a month,” Konzier shared in a TikTok video on Wednesday.
This is the harsh reality facing countless seniors in this country. After decades of hard work, they’re left scrambling just to keep the lights on—all while politicians in Washington send billions of dollars overseas and fund programs for illegal immigrants.
But unlike the bureaucrats who have failed Betty, everyday Americans stepped up.
@tamie.lynn Hoping we can help this sweet lady retire! I think Jen Hamilton could help me do it but I can’t tag her! #viralvideo #fyp #jenhamilton ♬ original sound – Tamie Konzier
Konzier gave Betty a $40 tip that night but knew it wasn’t enough. So she promised to donate any money she earned from TikTok’s Creator Rewards program to help Betty out. What happened next was nothing short of incredible.
The initial TikTok video skyrocketed to 6.1 million views. However, since Konzier wouldn’t receive her TikTok payout until mid-April, she launched a GoFundMe campaign at the request of her followers.
Within 24 hours, Americans had donated over $100,000 to help Betty. By early Friday morning, that number had ballooned to $222,129.
“I’m overwhelmed with joy but like overwhelmed with all the messages because I never knew this was going to happen,” Konzier tearfully shared in a follow-up TikTok video.
When she finally broke the news to Betty, the lifelong waitress was stunned.
“I guess I better get a financial advisor,” Betty joked, proving that even after a lifetime of hardship, her spirit remained unbroken.
Despite the life-changing generosity, Betty isn’t planning to fully retire just yet.
“She wants to cut down her hours but she said she doesn’t want to fully retire because it keeps her going,” Konzier explained. “I told her she was welcome to do whatever she wanted to do with the money.”
The story has restored faith in humanity for many.
“This is the most beautiful thing on the internet today,” one person commented.
“These kind actions restore my faith in humanity,” another wrote.
While this incredible act of kindness has changed Betty’s life, it’s a sobering reminder of just how broken our system is. No one who has worked their entire life should be left struggling in their golden years. Yet, thanks to liberal policies that prioritize welfare for everyone except the people who built this country, that’s exactly what’s happening.
Thankfully, when government fails, the American people still step up.
