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Graduation Night Gesture at Burger King Yields Nearly $200K for Student’s Education

His selfless gesture in Dacula, Georgia sparked a GoFundMe that has raised almost $200,000, earning him a $10,000 scholarship from the Burger King Foundation.

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

Overview

  • On May 21, 18-year-old Mykale Baker donned his cap and gown at his Dacula Burger King and jumped behind the counter to help handle the dinner rush.
  • Customer Maria Mendoza captured the moment on TikTok, where the video has amassed over 4 million views and widespread attention.
  • Mendoza launched a GoFundMe page titled “From Burger King to College Dream,” which had raised nearly $200,000 as of June 4.
  • The Burger King Foundation granted Baker a $10,000 scholarship and awarded the same amount to Maria Mendoza’s daughter, Daizie Chavez.
  • Baker plans to enroll in a technical college this fall to study automotive technology, using the funds to cover tuition, books and supplies.