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In a heartwarming turn of events, an Arizona Chipotle delivery driver, Paul Slobodzian, and his fiancée, Aly Perkins, are set to have the wedding of their dreams thanks to the kindness of strangers. This incredible story began when Paul left a heartfelt note with a customer’s order, explaining that he was driving to save up for his fiancée’s dream wedding. The note went viral after Erica Hernandez, the customer, shared it on TikTok.
Erica Hernandez had ordered Chipotle and was surprised to find a note from Paul, the delivery driver. In the note, Paul shared that he was “driving for love on the side” to give his fiancée the wedding she deserved and mentioned that any additional tips through the ordering app or Venmo would be appreciated. Erica, moved by the gesture, posted the note on TikTok, hoping it would reach the right people.
The post quickly gained traction, garnering over 33 million views in less than a week. People were touched by Paul’s dedication and the couple’s love story, leading to an outpouring of donations. Paul and Aly, who had been working with UberEats for 15 months to save for their wedding, were overwhelmed by the support. Within 24 hours of the video going viral, they received enough donations to cover the cost of their wedding and were able to stop driving and focus on their engagement.
Paul shared his gratitude in a TikTok video, explaining that he and Aly had been together for six years and got engaged last year. They had realized how expensive their dream wedding would be and decided to take on extra jobs to save up. The viral video changed everything, allowing them to reclaim their time and enjoy their engagement period.
Aly expressed her disbelief at the kindness of strangers, stating that they never expected anything to come of the note. The couple was so grateful that they gave Erica $1,000 as a thank you and invited her to their wedding, which she happily accepted.
This story is a beautiful reminder of the power of community and the impact that a simple act of kindness can have. It shows how, in a world often filled with negativity, there are still moments of genuine compassion and generosity that can change lives.
