A simple pizza delivery turned into an incredible story of generosity after a 20-year-old driver braved a snowstorm to deliver an order—only to get a measly $2.15 tip from a customer in an affluent neighborhood.
The $2 Tip That Started It All
On Jan. 11, Lt. Richard Craig—known as Officer Craig on TikTok—was on duty in Brownsburg, Indiana, when he spotted Connor Stephanoff trekking through the snow in sneakers and sweatpants, carrying a pizza. Curious about his situation, Craig asked how much he got tipped.
“Two dollars,” Stephanoff answered. Craig was floored. “Man, cold-blooded! Two dollars!” he exclaimed in disbelief.
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Realizing the harsh conditions Stephanoff was working in, Craig gave him $15 of his own money and posted the encounter on TikTok. The video, showing Stephanoff trudging through deep snow after parking his car nearly half a mile away, quickly went viral, racking up thousands of views and comments from outraged viewers.
Turning Frustration Into Action
Craig couldn’t shake the unfairness of the situation, so he launched a GoFundMe campaign on Jan. 12 titled “Support Rockstar Pizza Driver’s Dedication.” He initially hoped to raise just $500 to reward Stephanoff’s dedication.
“I would LOVE to raise at least $500 for this guy!” Craig wrote in the fundraiser description, praising Stephanoff’s work ethic and commitment despite the harsh conditions.
But the internet had bigger plans.
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Over $45K Raised in Weeks
In just over a month, donations exploded past $45,000, with more than 2,100 people chipping in. The highest donation—$1,500 from an anonymous donor—was just one example of how much support Stephanoff received from strangers who were touched by his story.
Comments flooded in, with one donor writing: “This story made my day! Keep working hard, pizza delivery guy! You’re the kind of person that makes this world go ‘round.” Others shared their own experiences as former delivery drivers, emphasizing how rare such dedication is these days. “I’m gonna do what that pizza customer should have done that day. Props to you for keeping cool regardless of their horrible treatment. Never stop being the amazing person that you are. I see you.”
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A Life-Changing Outcome
Stephanoff, who borrows his grandmother’s car to make deliveries, told Today.com that he now plans to use the funds to buy his own car, help his grandmother with bills, and, if there’s anything left, pursue a college degree in history or business.
Reflecting on the unexpected generosity, he said, “Oh, this is real!” when he saw the donations rolling in. Meanwhile, Craig summed up the entire experience with a simple truth: “Good things come to good people who do the right thing.”
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