Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old Army veteran, returned to work at a grocery store after losing his pension due to General Motors’ 2009 bankruptcy and the death of his wife. Recently, influencer Sam Weidenhofer asked him about his dream and subsequently launched a crowdfunding campaign that has raised over $1.7 million to support Bambas’ retirement aspirations. Throughout his challenges, Bambas emphasizes the importance of being polite to others. His story highlights the impact of small gestures in creating significant change.

