It started with a young man’s wish, left behind in his will:
he wanted his family to leave an “awesome” tip for a server—not 25%, but something
like $500 for a pizza. Aaron Collins died in July, just after his 30th
birthday, and his family honored his last wish by collecting the funds for that
“awesome tip,” eventually giving a $500 tip to a waitress who served them
lunch. You can see the video here:
This act of generosity touched thousands of people who continue
to send donations to the Collins family, who have pledged to keep leaving these
tips until the money runs out. (As I write this, the donations stand at $58,787,
or enough to give a $500 tip to 117 waiters or waitresses.) Others have taken
it on themselves to leave their own substantial tips. (You can read more about
this and see more videos by visiting aaroncollins.org.)
I love this story and wanted to share it with you. I’m
touched by the love and generosity of the Collins family, and by the outflowing
of love from people who have heard about what they are doing. You never know
what a kind act will mean to someone, or how many people ultimately benefit.
