The fundraiser, titled "From Burger King to a College Dream," quickly surpassed its initial $60,000 goal, reaching six figures within just 10 days, New York Post reported. "I feel happy," said ...

I've gained a new family. I just feel so blessed." Meanwhile, Mykale is still working at the Burger King, but now he's a manager — and his life has changed because of the viral moment.

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, May 29, more than 1,200 people have contributed to the fundraiser, raising over $35,000 in support of Baker’s future. Additionally, many people are calling for Burger King ...

Burger King employee, Mykale Baker, who went viral for working after graduation, is using his donations to pursue his dream.

Just after receiving his diploma—still proudly wearing his medals—he reported to his shift at Burger King. He didn’t do it for attention. He doesn’t even know his story went viral.

After seeing a Georgia teen work a Burger King shift right after graduation, Maria Mendoza launched a fundraiser that has now raised more than $110K for his college.

The Brief Mykale Baker, who went viral for working his Burger King shift on graduation night, has received over $200,000 in donations for college. A customer’s TikTok video sparked a GoFundMe ...

A fast food worker, who went viral after showing off the lackluster gift from his employer for 27 years of service is now a homeowner thanks to the donations of people who were moved by his story.

Burger King is redesigning many of its restaurants. This location in Anderson, South Carolina, opened in March 2025. Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News.

Burger King later surprised Mykale with a $10,000 scholarship from its foundation, and also recognized Mendoza’s act of kindness by awarding her daughter — also a graduate — a matching ...