Kevin Ford, a dedicated employee at a Burger King restaurant situated within the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, gained widespread attention last year. He shared that throughout his impressive 27-year tenure, he had never taken a sick day or missed any time off from work. Kevin's commitment to his job as both a cashier and cook made him a viral sensation.
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On June 20, 2022, Ford posted a video on his TikTok account to celebrate his remarkable achievement of never missing a single day of work in almost three decades. In the video, Ford proudly displayed a bag of goodies that he received from his employer as a reward for his outstanding achievement. Ford reached into his bag of gifts and retrieved an envelope containing a gift card for Regal Theaters. Alongside it, he found a delightful assortment of treats, including Reese's Pieces candy, a Starbucks cup, a lanyard, a set of Sharpie markers, and some LifeSavers candy. And that was just the beginning - there were even more surprises in store.
On May 9 of this year, Ford marked his 28th anniversary by celebrating with a video on TikTok. In this video, he took a moment to reflect on his experience of working the same job for 28 years. Ford acknowledged that it has had its ups and downs, describing it as a combination of being a chore, a source of pain, and a source of pleasure at times. However, he concluded that despite the challenges, it has all been worth it. He expressed, "As workers, humans, and employees, we do what is necessary to support our families and fulfill our needs and desires." It is important to remember that you are not a failure and your efforts are not in vain. You are a hero!
After Ford gained initial viral attention, his daughter, Seryna, took the initiative to create a GoFundMe campaign on his behalf. In the campaign description, she wrote about how he started working at his current job as a single father when he gained custody of me and my older sister 27 years ago. As our family expanded and he entered into a new marriage, he chose to remain employed at the same company due to the exceptional health insurance offered by his employer, which was made possible by their unionization. This provided full healthcare coverage for all four of his daughters throughout their high school and college years.
Seryna explained, "Despite my dad's youthful appearance, he is approaching retirement age and has chosen to stay at his current job. Leaving would mean forfeiting his retirement benefits, which is why he has decided to continue working there." We are not requesting or expecting any money whatsoever. However, if anyone feels inclined to bless him, he would greatly appreciate being able to visit his grandchildren.
In their original post, Kevin and his family expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support they received from the public, as the original goal was surpassed. They shared an update to express their thanks. As of Friday, August 11th, Kevin's campaign has already received more than $400,000 in donations. At the time of publishing this article, the campaign has raised $409,844 out of its $450,000 goal. They have received blessings from more than 13,700 donors.
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On Friday, the family provided an update and stated, "UPDATE: I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for forever changing our lives. Thank you all so much! My daughters, Xierra, Seryna, Elle, and Nevaeh, as well as my grandchildren, Jovahn, Charli, and Clara, are all doing wonderfully well! Keep in mind that the next miracle is on its way to you! May God always bless you and your loved ones. LLP stands for Limited Liability Partnership. Kevin Ford.
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On June 20, 2022, Ford posted a video on his TikTok account to celebrate his remarkable achievement of never missing a single day of work in almost three decades. In the video, Ford proudly displayed a bag of goodies that he received from his employer as a reward for his outstanding achievement. Ford reached into his bag of gifts and retrieved an envelope containing a gift card for Regal Theaters. Alongside it, he found a delightful assortment of treats, including Reese's Pieces candy, a Starbucks cup, a lanyard, a set of Sharpie markers, and some LifeSavers candy. And that was just the beginning - there were even more surprises in store.
On May 9 of this year, Ford marked his 28th anniversary by celebrating with a video on TikTok. In this video, he took a moment to reflect on his experience of working the same job for 28 years. Ford acknowledged that it has had its ups and downs, describing it as a combination of being a chore, a source of pain, and a source of pleasure at times. However, he concluded that despite the challenges, it has all been worth it. He expressed, "As workers, humans, and employees, we do what is necessary to support our families and fulfill our needs and desires." It is important to remember that you are not a failure and your efforts are not in vain. You are a hero!
After Ford gained initial viral attention, his daughter, Seryna, took the initiative to create a GoFundMe campaign on his behalf. In the campaign description, she wrote about how he started working at his current job as a single father when he gained custody of me and my older sister 27 years ago. As our family expanded and he entered into a new marriage, he chose to remain employed at the same company due to the exceptional health insurance offered by his employer, which was made possible by their unionization. This provided full healthcare coverage for all four of his daughters throughout their high school and college years.
Seryna explained, "Despite my dad's youthful appearance, he is approaching retirement age and has chosen to stay at his current job. Leaving would mean forfeiting his retirement benefits, which is why he has decided to continue working there." We are not requesting or expecting any money whatsoever. However, if anyone feels inclined to bless him, he would greatly appreciate being able to visit his grandchildren.
In their original post, Kevin and his family expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support they received from the public, as the original goal was surpassed. They shared an update to express their thanks. As of Friday, August 11th, Kevin's campaign has already received more than $400,000 in donations. At the time of publishing this article, the campaign has raised $409,844 out of its $450,000 goal. They have received blessings from more than 13,700 donors.
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On Friday, the family provided an update and stated, "UPDATE: I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for forever changing our lives. Thank you all so much! My daughters, Xierra, Seryna, Elle, and Nevaeh, as well as my grandchildren, Jovahn, Charli, and Clara, are all doing wonderfully well! Keep in mind that the next miracle is on its way to you! May God always bless you and your loved ones. LLP stands for Limited Liability Partnership. Kevin Ford.
