Domino's Driver's Kind Gesture Earns $40K in Tips After Viral Video

Dan Simpson, a 68-year-old Domino's delivery worker in Boise, Idaho, went viral after stopping to buy Diet Cokes for a customer when the restaurant ran out.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:10am

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Dan Simpson, a 68-year-old Domino's delivery driver in Boise, Idaho, went viral after stopping at a convenience store to buy Diet Cokes for a customer when the restaurant ran out. This kind gesture has now earned him over $40,000 in donations from strangers after the customer's TikTok video of the interaction went viral.

Why it matters

Simpson's thoughtful act highlights the power of small acts of kindness in an era where such gestures can feel increasingly rare. The overwhelming public response also sheds light on the financial struggles many delivery drivers face, especially as they approach retirement.

The details

When the restaurant ran out of the customer's preferred Diet Cokes, Simpson shrugged and ran across the street to grab a pair of 2-liter bottles for the delivery. The customer, Brian Wilson, didn't have extra cash to tip and offered to call the store, but Simpson waved it off, saying "Oh, you don't need to. It's a good tip." Footage of their interaction on TikTok has racked up over 600,000 views and sparked a wave of support.

  • On March 27, Simpson made the delivery and bought the Diet Cokes for the customer.
  • The TikTok video went viral in the days following the delivery.
  • Simpson is set to retire from his state job with the Idaho Department of Agriculture on April 30.

The players

Dan Simpson

A 68-year-old Domino's delivery worker in Boise, Idaho, who is on the verge of retirement and has struggled financially, but is known for his kind and helpful nature.

Brian Wilson

The customer who received the delivery from Simpson and posted the viral TikTok video of the interaction, which has sparked an outpouring of support for the driver.

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What they’re saying

“On the surface, it probably looked like such a small gesture. But to us, it felt like so much more than that. That kind of thoughtfulness and personal care just feels so rare these days.”

— Brian Wilson, Customer

“Oh, you don't need to. It's a good tip.”

— Dan Simpson

“This can't be real. I'm thinking, 'This has got to be some kind of a scam.'”

— Dan Simpson, Domino's Delivery Driver

What’s next

Simpson plans to continue delivering pizza for Domino's and hopes to use the GoFundMe money toward a trip to see the Redwood trees in California or possibly Hawaii.

The takeaway

This story highlights the power of small acts of kindness and the importance of recognizing and supporting delivery drivers, who often struggle financially despite their hard work. The overwhelming public response to Simpson's gesture is a heartwarming reminder that simple gestures of compassion can have a profound impact.