Kicker: Betty’s last shift

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MYRNA BROWN, HOST: At 81, Betty was still slinging hash at a restaurant in Pittsburgh, barely able to walk, but still out-hustling some younger waiters.

She lacked enough money to retire. Enter Tamie Konzier, an esthetician with heart, a smartphone, and a young son named Leo. She left a big tip.

KONZIER: So, we gave you a little extra.

BETTY: Thank you. No, I’ve worked all my life as a waitress and still can’t retire.

KONZIER: I’m sorry.

Konzier got busy after that:

KONZIER: Okay, TikTok, do your thing. Make this video go viral. Leo: Please!

She put the exchange online and hoped to raise $25,000. But social media boosted that to more than $300,000!

Betty’s now retired and we hope sipping tea somewhere, and not refilling it. Betty had some advice:

BETTY: Now, take care and enjoy life because it’ll go by you fast!

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