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Burger King employee who worked last-minute shift in graduation clothes after his high school ceremony gets $22K in donations​

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Nicholas McEntyre
Published May 29, 2025, 1:41 a.m. ET
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From walking the line to working it!

A freshly graduated Georgia high schooler collected his diploma and got back to work slinging burgers at Burger King just hours after the ceremony– inspiring a local mom to raise thousands for his college education.

Mykale Baker picked up a shift at the Dacula, Georgia, restaurant where he worked after seeing the late-night rush on May 21.

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Mykale Baker, still wearing his graduation stole and medals, bags an order during a shift at a Georgia Burger King on May 21, 2025.GoFundMe
The 18-year-old had graduated from Mills Creek High School hours earlier and was still wearing his graduation stole and medals while donning plastic gloves to bag orders at the fast food joint.


Baker’s attire caught the attention of eagle-eyed customer, Maria Mendoza, who recorded a TikTok of the hard-working employee who decided to hustle and delay his well-earned summer vacation.

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“While many graduates spent the night celebrating with friends and family, one young man quietly showed the world what determination looks like,” Mendoza wrote on GoFundMe. “Just after receiving his diploma—still proudly wearing his medals—he reported to his shift at Burger King.”

Mendoza’s drive-thru interaction with Baker took place around 10 p.m. after she saw her daughter graduate from the same Hoschton school located about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Mendoza’s 20-second clip of Baker has been viewed over 3 million times.

“He didn’t do it for attention. He doesn’t even know his story went viral. But thousands of people were moved by his dedication, humility, and work ethic,” she wrote.

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Mykale Baker hugs Maria Mendoza inside the Georgia Burger King where he works as his mother wipes away tears.Mariabonita58/TikTok
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Mendoza returned to the Burger King days later to surprise Baker with a GoFundMe update.Mariabonita58/TikTok
Mendoza was captivated by Baker’s “radiating joy” and politeness, which inspired her to start the crowdfunding campaign.

The GoFundMe has garnered over $22,000, and all the money will be given to Baker so he can pursue his college dreams.

“His dedication and quiet strength really moved me. I felt called to do something to recognize that,” she told 11 Alive. “I’m just grateful I got to do something for him.”

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Baker graduated from Mills Creek High School hours before returning to work at the fast food joint.GoFundMe

On May 26, Mendoza returned to the Burger King and showed Baker the thousands of dollars raised for his future.

The teen was brought to tears over the generosity of the nearly thousand donors and offered hugs to both his mother and Mendoza in a second heartfelt video posted to TikTok.

Baker revealed the uncertainty he faced post-graduation because of financial restrictions, but was hoping to go to a trade school.

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Baker stands behind the counter during a shift at the Burger King.GoFundMe
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“Thank you so much, I was thinking of taking a gap year because I didn’t have money for school, but thank you to all of you now, I might actually go straight to technical college and get my mechanical (sic),” he said, addressing Mendoza’s TikTok followers.

“I never thought this would happen to me, I’m very thankful,” Baker added, fighting through tears.

 

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GoFundMe for teen who rushed to Burger King shift after graduation skyrockets to $130K — and keeps climbing​

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Katherine Donlevy
Published May 31, 2025, 2:10 p.m. ET
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A fundraiser that went viral when a stranger shared a TikTok about a Georgia teen who rushed to work a Burger King shift hours after his high school graduation has raised more than double its goal this week — and the sum is still swelling.

The “From Burger King to a College Dream” fund skyrocketed to nearly $130,000 as of Saturday afternoon, a mouth-watering sum Mykale Baker plans to use to fulfill his dream of higher education.

“I feel happy,” Baker, 18, said in an interview with 11 Alive this week.

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Mykale Baker rushed to a night shift at Burger King just hours after graduating from high school.GoFundMe
“I just want to say thank you to my parents and all the people that see the good in me and believe in me, and donated all that money to me.”


The online fundraiser reached the staggering goal within just 10 days of being established.

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Thousands of dollars trickled in across the first few days, but soared to six figures when the heartwarming story was shared across social media and news outlets, quickly decimating the $60,000 goal.

Donors included thousands of well-wishers, most of whom were strangers.

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The fundraiser took off thanks to a viral video of the teen taken by Maria Mendoza.gofundme
“Remember, this money is for you. Not for mama, the church, or others in need. It’s an investment in your future. Invest it in yourself wisely and you’ll have much more to share with others down the road!” one anonymous donor wrote.

The incredible saga sprouted from what fundraising organizer Maria Mendoza thought was a simple TikTok video that she shared “without thinking” of Baker working at the fast food chain with his graduation stole and medal still around his neck.

The 18-year-old picked up the shift at the Dacula, Georgia, restaurant where he worked after seeing the late-night rush on May 21, despite crossing the graduation stage at Mills Creek High School just hours earlier.

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The fundraiser reached over $130,000 as of Saturday.GoFundMe
“He was so kind, so polite,” Mendoza told the outlet. “Radiating joy, even after such a big day. His dedication and quiet strength really moved me. I felt called to do something to recognize that.”

She returned to the chain a few days later to reveal the hefty donations, and the teen was brought to tears over the generosity.

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Baker revealed the uncertainty he faced post-graduation because of financial restrictions, but was hoping to go to a trade school.

“I’m just grateful I got to do something for him,” Mendoza said. “He inspired me.”

 

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Burger King employee Mykale Baker who rushed to work shift after high school graduation gifted $10K scholarship from fast-food giant​

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Nicholas McEntyre
Published June 4, 2025, 12:53 a.m. ET
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A whopper of a gift.

The new high school graduate who rushed to work an emergency shift at Burger King still wearing his ceremonial ensemble received a royal bonus from the fast-food chain’s scholarship fund.

Mykale Baker was gifted $10,000 from the Burger King Foundation after his feel-good story went viral —thanks in part to a local mom who noticed the teen’s unusual work attire, a spokesperson told The Post.

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Mykale Baker poses with a giant check awarded to him from the Burger King Foundation for $10,000 in scholarship funds on June 2, 2025.Burger King
Baker, dressed in the proper Burger King uniform, posed with a larger-than-life check during a recent shift at the Dacula, Ga., restaurant where he works.


The check was made out to the teen with the memo “Burger King Scholars Program.”

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Baker, 18, had graduated from nearby Mills Creek High School on May 21 but rushed to work a late-night shift after seeing his co-workers were swamped, instead of celebrating his milestone.

Eagle-eyed customer and mother Maria Mendoza saw Baker still wearing his graduation stole and medals while bagging fries inside.

She posted the short clip to TikTok, which has garnered over 4.4 million views.

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Mykale Baker works inside the Dacula, Ga., Burger King still wearing his graduation stole and medals on May 21, 2025.GoFundMe
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Baker graduated from Mills Creek High School hours earlier on May 21, 2025.GoFundMe
After the success of the short social media post, Mendoza started a GoFundMe for Baker.

The fundraiser, titled “From Burger King to a College Dream,” was created to celebrate Baker’s dedication to his job to pay for his college expenses.

It has earned over $190,500 in donations as of early Wednesday.

Baker initially planned on taking a gap year between high school and college because of financial troubles, but was considering attending a trade school after Mendoza surprised him with the fundraiser.

“He didn’t do it for attention. He doesn’t even know his story went viral. But thousands of people were moved by his dedication, humility, and work ethic,” Mendoza wrote.


Mendoza was captivated by Baker’s “radiating joy” and politeness, which inspired her to start the crowdfunding campaign.

“His dedication and quiet strength really moved me. I felt called to do something to recognize that,” she told 11 Alive. “I’m just grateful I got to do something for him.”

The Burger King Foundation also recognized Mendoza’s kindness and awarded her daughter, Daizie Chavez, $10,000 for her future education.

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Daizie Chavez and Mykale Baker hold up their scholarship checks inside the Georgia restaurant where Baker works.Maria Mendoza/TikTok
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Maria Mendoza and her daughter pose for a photo with Mykale Baker and his family after they were surprised by the Burger King Foundation.Maria Mendoza/TikTok
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“We are beyond grateful and truly overwhelmed by all the love and support,” Mendoza wrote on TikTok. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God is good.”

Chavez is planning to attend Georgia State University to study neuroscience.

 

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Burger King worker Mykale Baker who worked on graduation night makes college decision after viral TikTok, $231K fundraiser​

By
Nicholas McEntyre
Published June 20, 2025, 1:25 a.m. ET
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From fixing orders to fixing cars.

The Georgia Burger King worker who hopped in to help his coworkers during a late-night rush while still wearing his high school graduation stole and medals has decided on his next step.

Mykale Baker announced he is heading to Gwinnett Technical College starting in the fall to pursue a career in automotive technology, according to 11 Alive.

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Mykale Baker wears his graduation stole and medals while working at a Burger King in Georgia on May 21, 2025.GoFundMe
The 18-year-old Mills Creek High School graduate aspires to become an auto mechanic, with the hope of opening his shop one day.


The school, based in Lawrenceville, Ga., is located just miles away from where Baker took the internet by storm when he helped out his fellow workers on his big night on May 21.

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Baker was spotted by eagle-eyed drive-through customer, Maria Mendoza, as he bagged orders inside the Dacula burger joint.

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Mendoza captured the moment on video and posted to TikTok where it went viral, having been viewed over 4.5 million times.

“TikTok do your thing, this young boy went straight to work at Burger King right after graduation,” Mendoza captioned the post.

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Daizie Chavez and Mykale Baker pose with their scholarship checks inside the Dacula Burger King.GPS Hospitality/Facebook
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The 18-year-old Mills Creek High School graduate aspires to become an auto mechanic, with the hope of opening his shop one day.GoFundMe
Spurred by the heartwarming responses from her viewers – and Baker’s selfless act – Mendoza created a GoFundMe to raise some extra cash for the teen’s college career.

The fundraiser has since raised $231,600, a whopping 386 percent increase from the initial $60,000 goal.

“Some of the money is going to go into fixing my car and the rest is going into a trust fund for school purposes only,” Baker told Today in early June.

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The fundraiser has since raised $231,600, a whopping 386 percent increase from the initial $60,000 goal.Burger King
The teen had initially planned to take a gap year before pursuing a degree from a technical school, because of financial difficulties, but has decided to forego the time off and continue his education, after being raised by a single mom with nine siblings.

“I don’t think he’s ever noticed how selfless he is until now,” Baker’s sister, Mycah, told The Post.

“He’s always done these things without a lot of people seeing it. It’s something that comes naturally to him.”

Baker and Mendoza’s daughter, who graduated alongside the fast food employee at Mills Creek, each received a $10,000 scholarship from the Burger King Foundation.

Mendoza’s daughter, Daizie, will be attending Georgia State University in the fall to study neuroscience.

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Baker was raised by a single mom with nine siblings.GPS Hospitality/Facebook
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“It’s brought our families together,” Baker told Today. “She’s a part of my family, and I’m a part of hers now.”

“Thank you everyone, I have no words that can express how thankful and blessed I am,” Mendoza wrote on a follow up TikTok video.