Detroit Traffic Controller Tears Up After Receiving $500 — Days Later, She’s Surprised With $50,000 Donation

A Detroit traffic cop was brought to tears when a TikToker, Zachery Dereniowski, gave her $500 as a random act of kindness while filming a video on Mother’s Day. The recipient, Linita Edge, teared up, saying her family was struggling. The TikTok star then started a GoFundMe page for her, which resulted in viewers raising $54,525 for the traffic controller’s family. Days later, Dereniowski presented her with a check for $50,000 at a baseball game after surprising her with the tickets. The traffic controller’s emotional reaction to the generous gift went viral on TikTok, sparking widespread support.

In Edge’s case, viewers supported the cause following the first video going viral by helping where they could to raise money and help change her life. Understandably, she broke down in tears when she received the overwhelming surprise from Dereniowski. The GoFundMe fundraiser had reportedly raised over $50k in just three days, causing Edge to fall to her knees when she found out at the Comerica Park. The generous donations are said to have tremendously helped Edge and her family who, as previously mentioned, were experiencing financial struggles.

@mdmotivator “Happy Mother’s Day” (GoFundMe 1N B10) 🥺❤️ #tigers #mom #mothersday #love #detroit #baseball #kindness #money ♬ original sound – Zachery Dereniowski

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The power of social media has once again shown its potential to bring people together and make positive changes. The heartwarming story of Edge and Dereniowski is a testament to the good that can come from random acts of kindness and the willingness of people to support others in need. In a world of corruption, it’s good to see people still having an open heart and wanting to help those in need.

Dereniowski has over 16.1 million followers on TikTok and is known for his contributions to other people’s lives, which have at times sparked controversy over consent issues. However, his genre is adored for its ability to help people and his videos never come across in a disingenuous way.

His simple act of kindness towards Edge inspired many others to donate to the GoFundMe page he set up for her, showing the influence he has over his followers. Some may have criticised the TikTok for concerns over whether the people in the video are agreeing to be featured, but in this case, it was clear that Edge appreciated the attention and support she received from the community.

@mdmotivator $50,000 for single mom 🥺❤️ #mother #baseball #detroit #kindness #money ♬ original sound – Zachery Dereniowski

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