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Graduation-Night Burger King Shift Raises Over $200K for Student’s College Fund

More than $200,000 raised by donors has opened the door for Baker to study automotive technology at Gwinnett Technical College.

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Mykale Baker has been working at Burger King to raise money for college.

Overview

  • After graduating from Mill Creek High School on May 21, Mykale Baker volunteered to help colleagues at his Dacula Burger King shift while still wearing his cap and gown.
  • Patron Maria Mendoza recorded the moment and posted it on TikTok, where the clip exceeded 4 million views and prompted viewers to ask how to support Baker’s education.
  • The GoFundMe campaign launched under “From Burger King to College Dream” has surpassed $200,000 in donations.
  • The Burger King Foundation awarded Baker a $10,000 scholarship and granted another $10,000 to Mendoza’s daughter, Daizie Chavez.
  • Baker plans to enroll in Gwinnett Technical College’s automotive technology program and continues working and training to become a manager at Burger King.