Fundraiser for elderly DoorDash driver brings in close to $1M

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(NASHVILLE, TN.) – A senior citizen in Tennessee has received a big gift after going viral last week. 

A homeowner ordered DoorDash and was surprised to find 78-year-old Richard Pully as the delivery driver. 

“Richard delivered Starbucks to my home via door dash and it was evident from the video this was a task for him,” said homeowner Brittany Smith. 

Smith later found out Richard was forced to be a delivery driver because his wife lost her job and the couple also needed funds for monthly expenses and medications. 

It led Smith to create a Go Fund Me and quickly went viral bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

DoorDash contributed $20,000 and also said Pulley had completed more than 6,000 orders. 

Pulley was presented a check from Go Fund Me this past weekend that was worth $967,432. 

He told a local news affiliate that he plans to continue delivering orders because he enjoys it and it keeps him active.