Community Rallies to Gift Beloved Ice Cream Vendor New Wheels

Quick Smiles:

• Social media helps raise $30,000 for a dedicated ice cream vendor.
• A viral TikTok video highlights the community’s love for Don Tomas.
• Generosity fuels hope for better working conditions for the cherished vendor.

In the sweltering heat of South Florida, a simple act of kindness captured on TikTok has turned into a heartening tale of community support.

Don Tomas, a well-loved local ice cream vendor, was spotted pushing his cart along a busy highway, miles from any nearby neighborhood.

Unable to afford a van, Tomas’s dedication to his craft is evident in his long treks to sell ice cream.

A resident, moved by Tomas’s work ethic, decided to offer him some money as a gesture of appreciation.

This moment, shared on TikTok, quickly went viral with 20,000 shares, 6,700 comments, and nearly a million likes.

One commenter exclaimed, “I always get ice cream from him, omgg I didn’t know he walks that far there’s no way.”

Beryenis Lopez, the video’s creator, was inspired by the outpouring of support and took it a step further.

She established a GoFundMe campaign to harness the positivity and help improve Tomas’s working conditions.

“Everyone locally knows and loves Don Tomas for his hard work and dedication, selling ice cream for many years,” Lopez wrote on the GoFundMe page.

“He’s a beloved part of our community, and he deserves to have better conditions. I’ve created this GoFundMe in hopes we can raise enough money to give to him for transportation and maybe a new ice cream trailer.”

The community’s generosity has resulted in $30,000 being raised, edging closer to the $35,000 target.

One supporter noted, “Despite his age and everything going on around us, Mr. Don Tomas maintains a hard-working man!”

This story is a testament to the power of social media to unite people in acts of kindness and support for their fellow man.

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