Florida homeowner Abigail Mwaungulu let a Wendy's worker named Dara eat lunch on her porch; their chance meeting became a friendship and raised over $13,000

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness create the biggest ripples. For Abigail Mwaungulu, a Florida homeowner, it began with a simple “yes” to a stranger’s unusual lunch request. For Dara, a Wendy’s employee having a difficult day, it began with a doorbell ring and a hopeful question. What followed was a friendship neither expected, a viral video that touched millions and a fundraiser that has raised more than $13,000 to help Dara pursue her dreams.

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