Top Business Story Of April Kiiiitv.com
Location: Idaho
Domino's and Coca-Cola are honoring Dan with a nationwide promo: use code Dantheman when ordering online from April 30 through May 3 to get a free 20 oz Coke. Dan Simpson has been a Domino's delivery driver for more than 10 years, but recently went viral for his dedication to the perfect delivery. What started as a normal Friday night in Boise, chock-full of pizza orders, Simpson noticed an order was incomplete. A couple had ordered two 20-oz Diet Cokes, but that particular Domino's location was out of those. Simpson decided to go out of his way, stopping at a nearby store to pick up that item for the couple.
The Boise-based couple was so amazed at Simpson's desire to go above and beyond, they gave him a hefty tip. But Brian Wilson, one half of the couple, knew there was more they could do. So Wilson began a GoFundMe. The Boise-based couple was so amazed at Simpson's desire to go above and beyond, they gave him a hefty tip. But Brian Wilson, one half of the couple, knew there was more they could do. So Wilson began a GoFundMe.
Wilson and Simpson connected over the following days, with Simpson sharing that delivery driving has been his second job for some time, as he prepares to retire. Wilson knew that this GoFundMe was the perfect way to support Simpson's desire to retire, and so did the community. Not only did the GoFundMe quickly hit its goal, but the story went viral. Now, the story finds a new angle: a nationwide discount code.
Domino's and Coca-Cola were so inspired by Simpson's story that they are opening up a discount code. From April 30 through May 3, Domino's stores across the country will honor Simpson by giving customers a free 20-oz Coca-Cola beverage when they order online and use the code "DANTHEMAN". In a news release, a Domino's spokesperson adds, "We believe that sometimes the smallest actions can have the biggest impact, and this is our way of continuing the spirit of generosity, inspired by Dan." At the time of publication, the GoFundMe set up for Simpson has hit $168,000.
Top Business Story Of 1st Half Of May
Location: Robstown
Designer handbags, bingo cards and a packed room are expected to drive support for a local nonprofit focused on veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Burn Pits 360 is scheduled to host its 3rd annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser, an event organizers say has grown into a major source of funding for veteran advocacy and care coordination efforts across the country.
Joseph Ramirez, chairman of Burn Pits 360, said the event features nearly $30,000 worth of designer purses available through bingo games, raffles and auctions. “We are close to $30,000 worth of designer purses that you can come in and win,” Ramirez said. But Ramirez emphasized the handbags are not the focus of the organization’s mission. Burn Pits 360 provides advocacy and support services for veterans suffering from illnesses linked to exposure to toxic burn pits during military deployments.
Burn pits were commonly used on military bases overseas to dispose of waste, exposing service members to potentially harmful smoke and chemicals. Advocates say many veterans continue to experience long-term health effects years after returning home. Ramirez said many veterans still struggle to access consistent healthcare and benefits related to their service-connected conditions. Funds raised through the event help support Burn Pits 360’s advocacy work and assist veterans navigating benefits tied to the PACT Act, a federal law expanding healthcare eligibility for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
Ramirez pointed to the case of Vietnam veteran Herby Garza as an example of the law’s impact. Garza, a former letter carrier and U.S. Navy veteran from Corpus Christi, struggled with health issues linked to his service, including vision problems. Following the passage of the PACT Act, Ramirez said Garza was able to receive medical treatment he had long needed. Organizers say the fundraiser also plays a key role in raising awareness among attendees who may not be familiar with burn pit exposure or its long-term effects.
Ramirez also noted the organization’s broader impact, saying its work extends beyond recent conflicts to veterans from multiple eras, including Vietnam War service members and some law enforcement personnel who have served overseas. The third annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser is scheduled for June 13 at the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. The event will include bingo games, raffles and auctions. Organizers say proceeds will continue to support Burn Pits 360’s advocacy and assistance programs for veterans nationwide.
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