WATCH: Close to $1M raised for DoorDash driver, 78, and his wife

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March 23, 2026
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GoFundMe raises close to $1 million for 78-year-old DoorDash driver and his wife.

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A family has launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised close to $1 million for Richard Pulley, a 78-year-old DoorDash driver, after he delivered an order to their home. The campaign was initiated after the family learned about Pulley's financial circumstances and his continued need to work as a delivery driver at an advanced age. The fundraising effort reflects public support for gig economy workers who often lack traditional employment benefits like retirement savings or health insurance. Pulley's story has resonated widely, drawing donations from people moved by his situation and the family's decision to spotlight his struggles.

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