There was a dedicated single mother named Bethany in St. Charles. After eighteen years in Miami, she and her eleven-year-old son moved there in search of a new beginning. To make ends meet, Bethany took a job at the nearby IHOP, where she put in a lot of overtime. Bethany put in a lot of work, but things weren’t easy. She lacked enough money to fully furnish their new home. One day, an incredible incident happened. Donnie Wahlberg, a famous singer, and his wife, Jenny McCarthy, went into the IHOP where Bethany worked.
American multi-talented Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. is well-known for his work as an actor, producer, lyricist, and singer
. He became well-known in the music business as one of the original members of the boy band New Kids on the Block. In addition to his work in music, Wahlberg has demonstrated his acting abilities in a number of TV shows and movies. Notable performances include those in The Sixth Sense, Saw movies, and the criminal thriller series Blue Bloods. In addition, he is known for being the brother of actor Mark Wahlberg and has assumed executive positions in reality television programs. Bethany was thrilled to be serving Donnie’s band, New Kids on the Block, because she liked them.
After they finished eating, Donnie paid the bill and left a special message for Bethany on the receipt. He asked her not to open it until he and his wife had left. When Bethany checked the receipt, she was amazed and couldn’t trust what she saw. Donnie had left her and her coworkers a huge tip of $2,020! It was all part of something called the “2020 Tip Challenge.”
Bethany was speechless and extremely appreciative of Donnie’s generosity. For her and her son, the large tip meant a lot in their new life in Illinois. It only goes to demonstrate that even well-known people like Donnie Wahlberg can have heart and give back to the community. And because of a kind-hearted celebrity and a hefty gratuity, they were able to live happily ever after.
Donnie Wahlberg has a big heart for restaurant workers. Back in 2017, he did something super nice for the people working at Waffle House. He gave $500 to the ones in Maryland working late at night and in North Carolina, he not only left a $2,000 tip but also gave them the best seats for his concert and backstage passes. Donnie really likes making people happy at Waffle House!
