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Veteran's Viral Story Raises $1.6M for Retirement

Veteran's Viral Story Raises $1.6M for Retirement

Update: 2025-12-05
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Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old Army veteran, has raised over $1.6 million to retire from his job at a Michigan grocery store. After losing his pension and facing medical bills, his story went viral, touching thousands of strangers who donated through a GoFundMe campaign. Eds son, Michael Bambas, is working with the campaign organizers to manage the funds, and Meijer, his employer, is providing financial planning assistance.

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Veteran's Viral Story Raises $1.6M for Retirement

Veteran's Viral Story Raises $1.6M for Retirement