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Restaurant customer raises money for 81-year-old waitress who can't afford to retire

  • Tami Konzier, dining at Eat'n Park in Ross Township, overheard waitress Betty saying she couldn't afford to retire.
  • Betty, an 81-year-old waitress, revealed she lives on just $910 a month from Social Security and faces mobility challenges.
  • Moved by Betty's situation, Konzier decided to help and posted a TikTok video about the hardworking waitress.
  • The TikTok video went viral, sparking an outpouring of community support and compassion for Betty.
  • Donations for Betty quickly surpassed $150,000 on GoFundMe, with additional contributions coming through Venmo, overwhelming Konzier.
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KCRG broke the news in Cedar Rapids, United States on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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