Just hours after graduating from high school, 18-year-old Mykale Baker chose to return to work instead of celebrating with friends. Still wearing his graduation stole and medals, he went back to Burger King and helped his coworkers during a busy shift.
A customer named Maria Mendoza was so impressed by his dedication that she recorded him and shared his story online. The video quickly went viral, reaching millions of people.
Maria then started a GoFundMe to help Mykale achieve his dream of attending college. What started as a small fundraiser quickly grew, with donations eventually surpassing $230,000.
What began as an ordinary shift after graduation turned into an unexpected opportunity that could help change Mykale’s future…
