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Fast food chain Domino’s Pizza is getting in on the fun created by a viral video of one of its employees.
Strangers on the Internet have raised more than $145,000 for a soon-to-be-retired Domino’s Pizza delivery driver in Idaho. That kindness recently went viral on social media. The driver, identified by Domino’s as Dan Simpson, gained national attention after customers Brian and Katie Wilson posted doorbell camera footage of an unexpected pizza delivery on March 27.
In the video, which has been viewed more than 3 million times on TikTok, Simpson tells Brian Wilson that the store ran out of the Diet Coke she ordered, so she stopped during the delivery to pick it up herself. Mr. Wilson thanked Mr. Simpson profusely, apologized for not giving him a larger tip, and asked him to call the store for a larger tip, which Mr. Simpson ignored.
Since then, Simpson has received increasing attention, with people praising his kindness and generosity. Now, to celebrate Simpson, Domino’s Pizza is offering customers the chance to get a free drink with every order.
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Domino’s Pizza is partnering with The Coca-Cola Company to give back to Mr. Simpson by offering a free 20-ounce Coca-Cola beverage when customers order online using the code “DANTHEMAN” from April 30th to May 3rd.
“We believe that sometimes the smallest actions can have the biggest impact, and this is our way of continuing the spirit of generosity inspired by Dan,” Dani Bulger, public relations manager for Domino’s Pizza, said in an email to USA TODAY.
Beverage options include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
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