Strangers Raise Over $150K for 68-Year-Old Domino's Delivery Driver

Dan Simpson went out of his way to buy Diet Coke for a customer after his store ran out, sparking an outpouring of generosity.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:38pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a Domino's delivery driver walking up to a residential front door, the porch light casting a gentle, warm glow, conceptually representing the heartwarming story of the driver's small gesture leading to a major community response.A Domino's delivery driver's simple act of kindness sparks an outpouring of generosity from strangers as he approaches retirement.Boise Today

When Brian Wilson first met Dan Simpson, a Domino's pizza delivery driver, on his porch in Boise, Idaho, he had no idea the impact they would have on each other. Simpson was working a busy Friday night shift on March 27 when he received an order for a pan pizza with double pepperoni and a 2-liter Diet Coke, but his shop was out of the soda. Simpson went to the store to buy the soda himself, and this simple act of kindness was captured on video by Wilson's wife and went viral, leading to a GoFundMe that has raised over $150,000 for Simpson's retirement.

Why it matters

Simpson's act of kindness resonated with many people, as it showed the value of going above and beyond for customers, even in small ways. The outpouring of support for Simpson also highlights the power of social media to amplify stories of good deeds and inspire others to pay it forward.

The details

In the video, Simpson arrives at Wilson's door and explains that the store was out of Diet Coke, but that he stopped to buy some anyway. Wilson was surprised and offered to increase the tip, but Simpson refused, saying it was a 'good tip.' Simpson then shared that he was retiring in 26 days after 14 years of working at Domino's. The video went viral, with over 3 million views, and commenters praised Simpson's act of kindness. Wilson and his wife, who are both visually impaired, were particularly touched by Simpson's gesture, as it showed he went above and beyond even without knowing their full story.

  • On March 27, Simpson was working a busy Friday night shift at Domino's.
  • On March 28, Wilson's wife posted the Ring camera video on TikTok.
  • Simpson is retiring in 26 days from his job at the Idaho State Department of Agriculture as a seed analyst.

The players

Dan Simpson

A 68-year-old Domino's pizza delivery driver who is retiring in 26 days from his job at the Idaho State Department of Agriculture as a seed analyst. He is known for his acts of kindness, including going out of his way to buy a customer a 2-liter Diet Coke when the store was out of stock.

Brian Wilson

A customer of Domino's who was surprised and touched by Simpson's act of kindness, as he and his wife are both visually impaired and rely on delivery services.

Domino's

The pizza delivery company where Simpson has worked for 14 years and plans to continue working part-time after his retirement.

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What they’re saying

“What was going through my head was, 'Dan doesn't really know our story.' What he doesn't know is that we're both visually impaired. My wife is legally blind; she is not able to drive at all, and I'm limited to daytime driving only.”

— Brian Wilson, Customer

“Even without knowing that piece of information, the fact that he still went above and beyond is what kind of settled in with us. It just kind of blew us away.”

— Brian Wilson, Customer

“I feel like we have become kind of his adopted grandkids at this point.”

— Brian Wilson, Customer

“These are good people. They really didn't need to go to that trouble. They really didn't.”

— Dan Simpson, Domino's Delivery Driver

“I believe the good Lord is blessing me just before my retirement.”

— Dan Simpson, Domino's Delivery Driver

What’s next

Simpson plans to use the money raised through the GoFundMe to take a trip to see the redwood forests, one of his longtime dreams. He also plans to continue working part-time at Domino's after his retirement, as he enjoys the work and the people he works with.

The takeaway

This story highlights the power of small acts of kindness and how they can have a profound impact on others. Simpson's simple gesture of going out of his way to buy a customer a soda sparked an outpouring of generosity and goodwill, reminding us all to look for opportunities to brighten someone's day, even in the smallest of ways.