California community buys out donuts so shop owner can spend time with sick wife

In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In the small surf town of Seal Beach, California, donuts are suddenly selling fast. That's because customers of a mom-and-pop shop made it their mission to help the owners in their time of need. John Blackstone reports.
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[@TheHiredGun187]

Just heard that John's wife is out of the hospital and back to work (12/24/19). To the people that did this for him...You deserve thanks.

[@KaterTotz]

Old Man Mercenary thats great news! Im so happy to hear that!

[@bunnybunana]

Good to know! Thank you. You just made my day 😁💕

[@midwestmuddin2531]

This comment needs to be at the top.

[@avvery8593]

lmao get your stonks up, pretend to be sick to sell donuts

[@bluluckyduckie]

💜💜💜💜

[@oakenshadow6763]

He too honest to take the money. So they do something he cant say no to: Honest business.

[@SuperHuscarl]

He's the kind of guy that doesn't want free things, even money. He wants to genuinely earn what he has. I like that.

[@lmsatafb]

Amazing!

[@TheRealGamer2052]

Free money: I don’t want it Money for donut: *i see this as an absolute win*

[@zeddy2284]

Daq

[@theflash691]

@@SuperHuscarl In Asian culture they have a strong belief in dignity and hard work, and tips are considered unnecessary in places like Japan because they don't think good service should be associated with extra reward. Asian people who work tend to want to give good service solely because they are passionate about their job and respect their customers. I honestly have so much respect for them. They probably work harder than we do yet expect less pay.

[@NovaAndCat]

Pro: You help a man see his sick Wife Also Pro: Donuts *I see this as an absolute win*

[@eddygci8]

Con: diabetes and diarrhea. Still worth it

[@cielsebastian5145]

Edward Garcia 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@YouthFreedomFighters]

As long as Ariana didn't lick any of them.

[@no.dont.]

Yeeesss...its win-win for both

[@Tushii]

@@YouthFreedomFighters lmaooooooooooooi

[@GIGroundNPound]

That man saying, "No, I am able to work and want to do it myself" and not wanting a hand out choked me up. If that RIGHT THERE is not an example of a damned FINE American, NOTHING is. Loved this immensely.

[@justincrutcher6697]

Love that you called him american bud 💪🏽

[@GIGroundNPound]

@@justincrutcher6697 Your comment made my day sir, but I was just stating the obvious. Being an American is a MINDSET, and is thus not defined by where you come from, your faith, or your outward appearance. Cheers!

[@towanda2947]

Yes... ain't that America....?

[@baguette4607]

@@GIGroundNPound patriotic anti-racism…love that

[@jovetj]

That's an example of what an American _should_ be. Unfortunately, not all of us are. But we can try and make it better.

[@kevinp8108]

MAKE AMERICA KIND AGAIN!

[@marinesemper-fi2636]

Now that is a hat I would buy!!!!

[@user-on6on3fu8n]

So true 👍

[@Traedavis112]

Again?

[@sirbillymctip2549]

We need more white people in order to do that. White people are the light of this world that drives humanity forward.

[@afanyuyembe4774]

@@sirbillymctip2549 what😩

[@jeremywoods770]

Me: "id like to buy the rest of your donuts please" Cbs news: "would you like to speak with us about helping the store owner?" Me: "helping him with what? wait, whats going on here?"

[@Sebastian_Torr]

Best comment ever

[@fortheprofit2186]

Needs more likes

[@polish_filipino]

There aren't many comments that make me laugh. But this one made me really laugh

[@jeremywoods770]

I found out someone beat me to this jokes on another video of the same news story. Great minds think alike i guess

[@Michael-zi2qg]

dude im dead laughing :D funniest comment ever haha

[@zbotwastaken]

This man is living the American dream, was a refugee and started a successful business, is loved by the community, and in his time of need everyone around him found a way to help

[@marvinzimmerman1878]

Made me tear up a bit, reminded me of my families hardships when my grandmother was in Poland, and had to move to a greater place for a better opportunity. I'm glad she came to the U.S of all places

[@marvinzimmerman1878]

Made me tear up a bit, reminded me of my families hardships when my grandmother was in Poland, and had to move to a greater place for a better opportunity. I'm glad she came to the U.S of all places

[@Evelyn-nr3qp]

@@marvinzimmerman1878 it would be my dream living in USA 🇺🇸🎆

[@mycatiswaysmarterthanmosto8500]

@@Evelyn-nr3qp And we would welcome you with open arms! ❤❤

[@Evelyn-nr3qp]

Oh How lovely to hear that 🙂

[@shewill29]

This is the American dream. Put in the work, being respected and treating others the same. Awesome community of people!

[@seanberthiaume6909]

Ya don't riot and pilfer!

[@josefmilly]

What exactly is the American dream? According to the U.S. history class I took, the American dream is to monopolize a good chunk of the cotton market

[@saddocatto9245]

@@josefmilly american dream is OIL monopoly

[@Biscuit9891]

it's called the american dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.

[@gabrielarivera4864]

@@josefmilly The term ‘The American Dream’ was coined years after slavery was abolished. So if you’re referring to that, you’re wrong.

[@lidette711]

Imagine being able to help someone AND enjoying some doughnuts--Win-Win!

[@melissaball2773]

😂😍🤪😇

[@danakarloz5845]

🥰😋

[@watchdogbypass]

i’m too broke......

[@bobabier5394]

AND buying too many doughnuts to eat them all yourself and giving them to people just to brighten their day a lil bit!

[@1950Grendel]

Me: I hope you wife recovers soon, John; I've gained 10 pounds since she's been hospitalized.

[@mythoughts1763]

THIS IS THE HUMAN WAY NO MATTER WHAT RACE RELIGION OR GENDER.

[@hideofreakingkojima5457]

Mando: This is the way!

[@irasilangit4670]

Not for islam

[@JW-mr5mh]

The entire reason why we have terrorism is because of Islam. Quran (3:151) "Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority". Quran (4:89) "They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing (as they): But take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks." Quran (8:12) "(Remember) when your Lord inspired the angels... "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them"

[@irasilangit4670]

@@JW-mr5mh very true!!

[@sushii4139]

Jason Weber why are you bringing islam onto a wholesome comment? like seriously? no offense but that comment is seriously false and very dumb, like it was not needed at all.

[@zerosumgame6]

Those donuts look legit good, no shops around here look like that.

[@kieadiya]

This over Starbucks or Krispy Kreme any day 💕

[@el7jake]

There is certainly something to be said for supporting a local business over a chain business. You know that your money is probably going to stay in the are and you know you're helping somebody from your own community and that matters. That's what this series is trying to say: that this is part of what unites us as a people in this country.

[@cbrvench2483]

The Asian mom and pop donut shops are THE BEST. Welcome to the West Coast!

[@peachxtea9048]

@@cbrvench2483 YES 👏

[@heru-deshet359]

Damn. Where the heck is that?!

[@61051208]

Have to admit... It's been 3 years since I've seen this and I still come back to watch. It reminds me that there are good people out there and those who work hard. Love this story!

[@ezzb]

Do you now if she is doing well?

[@keithfreitas2983]

@@ezzb She has recovered, but they got robbed I think a year ago.

[@Rociokirsten]

@@keithfreitas2983 aww hope they recovered

[@lisavanderpump7475]

@@ezzb she is doing well and back to work . Never heard of the robbing but I'm not shocked if true sad nasty people see this and think of robbing the store

[@tooblessed8815]

Same. I had hoped for an update but after reading the reply that they were robbed, I’m disappointed. A family who only wanted to work hard to make their money, lose it to someone who doesn’t want to work to make his.

[@lovebaja]

UPDATE: Shop owner's wife has completely recovered. 68% of Seal Beach being treated for pre-diabetes.

[@annaKannibal]

😂😂😂😂

[@basshunter7077]

haha best comment 👌

[@tem1461]

Rye Bread except for yours 🧚❤️

[@STARYSI]

@Rye Bread um chile anyways

[@niasamone9629]

Is the donut shop still there?

[@slim6193]

"Her sister stepped-in to help out, but her customers immediately missed Stella." ..Well damn. 😆 Stella's sis, you are appreciated to..

[@ChroniclesofaRunawayBride]

😂😂😂😂 Didn't even notice that!

[@jmvinilla5180]

💀💀💀

[@tracyb3198]

Duhhhh, Stella is who they know

[@netsaneteats955]

😂😂😂

[@alraapl]

o

[@andyboi4560]

Waking up 2AM to make donuts everyday for 28 years. Just a man and his wife.

[@Strike6tuts]

A lot of people work 3rd shift in this country who started at 12am (and make penny pay), wtf r u talking bout???

[@motanaibijuu3740]

@@Strike6tuts And an exponentially larger group of people in the U.S. are far too lazy to do that. Extremely hard to find people that would want that kind of work ethic.

[@mikezheng33]

@@motanaibijuu3740 no, clearly because some else has it worse or works harder anything this man does is completely null and void.

[@hydrobyte4844]

@@mikezheng33 stop liking your own comment, stop liking your own comment, stop liking your own comment

[@mug5988]

American dream. Hard work gets you ahead in America.

[@sylviastrother9949]

I respect the heck out of this hard working couple. Turned down a go fund me because "we do good enough. I can do this." Inspirational. Anyone else would dive for free money. This guy and his wife said "nah, we got this 💪"

[@yuki97kira]

Meanwhile some people are out there trying to get go fund me to find their vacations

[@dynamo1796]

And of course because of that he will had earned more money by selling out his bakery every day for several weeks than if he'd just taken some cash and shut up the shop. Good things happen to good people in good communities :D

[@shays7815]

This made me cry. If only the whole world acted like this, we would live in a better place.

[@QuantumKingg]

I did too considering the negativity in today's world.This gives me hope that there's a chance to people loving one another.

[@Emeraldnicki]

[@edward9643]

Sure but in a country full of racists how come...well I having trouble understanding

[@davidtilley5212]

A paradise.

[@XVeganDaveGodFreeX]

If the whole world acted like this the whole world would have diabetes!

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

That’s the sort of community I want to live in, brought tears to my cynical old eyes, what a lovely story

[@yourbossisonline7108]

Me too

[@agro2612]

As much as I loved this story and it brought back memories what it use to be like there. Seal beach was like that at one time back in the day. Seal Beach in time has also been called of the biggest racist city in LA County too. They discriminate and cops there profile. Maybe they did go back to there go old days.

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

I thought the same thing. Even looked at real estate prices after this!

[@Rhobae]

Me too. After watching a lot of Anti-Asian news stories; this was refreshing to watch.

[@Rociokirsten]

True

[@peterawaya]

My nurse wife died from a brain aneurysm at 61. She came home changing out her scrubs when I found her. Passed away a month later. Never came out of coma. Sad. I am so happy that this guys wife recovered. Can happen in a flash.

[@dudeguy8553]

I'm sorry for your loss, hope you're doing well now.

[@georgianaradauti7315]

My mom died at 60. 9 days in 3-4th degree comma never woke up. The silent killer stroke happens in a flash and u never know when , my mom didnt had any warnings so we never ever thought something like that will happen. Im glad this guy wife recovered they are the few lucky ones.

[@peterawaya]

@@georgianaradauti7315 Thanks for sharing. Yeah, no signs here either.

[@kittenmittons1968]

I'm so sorry for your loss, sending you hugs!

[@peterawaya]

@@kittenmittons1968 You are kind TY

[@christinelutton3215]

This is true patriotic Americans. This is what we do. Not call each other filthy names or try to tare everyone down. This is beautiful

[@mephs-l2]

really the 2 sides of US

[@clarkmacgowan5114]

And let me point this out loud and clear. This occurred in southern california. California. The place that every redneck I am unfortunate to live amongst makes fun of. I am caring for an elderly aunt in Tennessee and the people here who have never in their entire lives been within a thousand miles of California talks such crap about it.

[@karthiksankaran9514]

This is the true story of Americans...they are honest, hardworking and tolerant. Save all the cynicism for politicians...

[@AllAboutPurple]

Karthik Sankaran indeed

[@CC-bt8lf]

Agreed

[@RichardsWorld]

Good, hard working Asian immigrants more like it.

[@microRiZu]

America is great and only ignorant people don't realize that!

[@jacobgalloway9123]

Preach brother 🙌🙌🙌

[@donherbert1561]

The good news is; his wife has fully recovered. The bad news is; everyone in Seel Beach has Diabetes.

[@rdrone1514]

Lmao😂

[@oxenthre7583]

a small price to pay

[@MrEffervescent]

Lol!

[@ichmeiner4531]

And probably a serious addiction to those delicious looking donuts.

[@DragonguyA]

Worth it

[@aznpanda510x]

"why are you crying?" " I ain't crying, i'm just happy."

[@maryannsmith4160]

I'm crying too ❤️😂🤣!!

[@sayakhalder8601]

Blame it on those onions. Silly onions!

[@sassymessmess9110]

I cried too!😂 Did that woman drive from Minnesota to visit that shop!?

[@harikiran4339]

I started cutting onions so my mum doesn't see me cry! XD

[@colbyk8333]

.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

I wish the whole country could be this way. There are so many people who need help.

[@jovetj]

Any of us can make a difference. Let's do it.

[@michelesherman5660]

There was a time around 60 years ago when communities were like this. I grew up knowing who was who, all the firemen were volunteers people knew each other by name. Yes it was a small town. It was safe, polite, children were taught manners, and you could run around outside playing way after dark without fear. Now people don't bother to know the name of their neighbors, who might be needing help, or any of the things that makes a community a community.

[@Grimpurple_minion99]

I lived in seal beach as a kid, I went to that donut shop alot John and his wife are amazing people best of wishes.

[@annagitana1]

Do you know how they’re doing now by any chance?

[@Grimpurple_minion99]

annagitana1 good from what I have heard

[@Grimpurple_minion99]

johnny cash the Berlin Wall came down the year before I was born

[@KaiomiD]

sammme man i remember these guys from when i was little, this is the best thing i've seen all week! :*)

[@danielkim5676]

I hope they’re doing well now

[@AhmedBalfaqih]

The great side of America. More of it please.

[@safiyashuaili]

Totally agree with you, the American people are one of the best nations, visited it in 2011 & loved every moment of my journey ❤️😍💐

[@Earlosaur]

yes lets pretend this side of america exists everywhere

[@chaseholstein7083]

How about instead of asking to see others do more of this you go out and start doing it. That would be much better... Everyone wants to see this kind of stuff but not very many want to go out and do it themselves.

[@UnenthusiasticPerson]

steve b they aren’t eating all them. They’re buying and giving them away.

[@TheAnonymous916]

Only in California...the most diverse state and best place in the world. The world and everyone else in the US should learn how to accept diversity and live peacefully with one another as CA does. It'll make people less ignorant and accepting of cultural differences.

[@monyroath]

This is so wholesome, I’m touched by these kind people.

[@saber5050]

Its the donuts lol

[@trendgil]

Souhern Cali bra

[@n1x943]

You should ho to the police about that

[@blackandgold676]

@Simp Knight EAT...ME...!

[@wendig3445]

@@saber5050 IT IS THE DONUTS!!! They are TAKING OVER THE WORRRRLLLDDDD

[@rugby_jtizzle]

Omg totally crying! I love that everyone made it a point to buy everything as fast as possible so he could be with her. This is soooo sweet I love it when humans love each other 🥺✨🙏🏽💕

[@michelesherman5660]

I love when merely people become human beings by their actions. John is blessed to live around so many humans.

[@ballergame1017]

Exactly, Californians are very generous towards each other.Thats usually how they are.And I live in cali.

[@michelesherman5660]

@@ballergame1017 I also live in Cali. I was from Paradise lost my home in the camp fire 2018 and the people wrapped their arms around us helped us Cali steps up in time of need. I was born in Oakland grew up in San Francisco. It's a great state

[@ballergame1017]

@@michelesherman5660 We really do have a code of being cool 😎

[@tyrwiedemann8600]

I don’t understand the 600+people who disliked this what’s the point

[@xBrabus76]

Bitter pipol...not people!!

[@kanec5097]

the other 600+ donut shop owners in the city

[@auralightrom7022]

dis-I-like...

[@StonerStrains]

Some people dont have a heart !!!

[@mdaveibviisa4567]

They could not buy donuts cos it's all sold out lol

[@jaychu3850]

This IS America....not the divisiveness portrayed these days

[@sukhpreetsn4945]

Facts

[@SiLvErWaRe000]

Right, any real American just wants to work hard, and take care of their family.

[@8015908]

For everygood video there's a bad video promoting hate. Everything evens out.

[@notabene7381]

Universal health care, America? It's high time to progress to the 20th century.

[@christofferrasmussen6533]

@@notabene7381 b-but, muh freedum(b)s!

[@pradeepjoseph]

This is what community should be all about, coming together, holding each other’s hand in support. World would be better place to live

[@shanalee3866]

So true, yet some of us allow politics to rob us of that human treasure🤗💝

[@agro2612]

Imagine if it were like that in every city town in the world. We would be civilized as a world. There would be no or less judgment of people and the color of ones skin wouldn't matter. And everybody lives would matter.

[@notinterested8452]

Mars is going to be like this....

[@kayleennepios609]

Thank you so much 🙏😢

[@WillF1980]

Two years later and this man still makes me cry.

[@antccx]

"7 days a week" *let that sink in..*

[@YouthFreedomFighters]

Maybe Ariana should work seven days a week in a doughnut shop, as community service for licking doughnuts that weren't hers.

[@curiousjorge2481]

YouthFreedomFighters lol we still aren’t passed that?

[@LilKingler]

@@curiousjorge2481 I feel u, but also that _was_ pretty gross doe yknow? 😳

[@SnailKingGY]

At 4am......this man's discipline and dedication is as good as the Navy SEAL Jocko Willink's.

[@spLiffyFOUR20]

@@SnailKingGY i dont know about that lol

[@zildjianwyeth7887]

He was offered a fund, he refused. Humanity and Dignity. This made my day.

[@mrunknown164]

He did not just refuse it due to pride. He says he makes enough and if happy and humble with it! I respect you and your family

[@shounak10]

This is so wholesome. I have NEVER seen a case like this before where a community was this determined to support a family that needed help. I wish I could buy his doughnuts.

[@zsollose]

Im from Sweden And this is the America I love to hear about. And I wish I could be apart of. Love and respect

[@leelaural]

America is actually GREAT......

[@alliemackenzie1575]

Stay over there dude, we're imploding.

[@jeffrutt5292]

Yes the U.S. financial system is going to crash any year now. It will be mayheim.

[@ariapinku7346]

@@alliemackenzie1575 lol

[@rondohunter8966]

Come on over my friend! The land and people of Sweden are friends of America. We have much respect for you and your country.

[@christhomas9456]

There is absolutely nothing negative in this story, yet people disliked it and that makes me feel sick. This is a good man who stayed by his wife who has suffered! Truly beautiful to see a man standing by his wife in this day and age.

[@aleinatolerance4598]

Probaly health freaks ;)

[@sam805236]

I didn't dislike it, but it's gross how the news anchors immediately turned it political by calling it a refugee story. It has nothing to do with a refugee, it has to do with a community coming together to help a man and his wife, nothing else!

[@YellowravenRS]

The dislikes are just thumbs up from Australia

[@1nsurr3ction]

@@aleinatolerance4598 lol 🤣

[@RANZO-23]

The dislikes are the ones that came too late and the donuts were all sold out.

[@samutraifin]

Owner: dosent take free money* Community: iL TaKE yOuR eNtIRe StOcK

[@fireofdawn3515]

I mean- if he won’t take the free money- buy ALL the donuts! ALL THE DONUTS

[@8015908]

Even the he probably went like "nono too much donuts make you fat. 10 donut limit"

[@walnut9472]

I haven'tn't ate any donut in my 16 years but they look so oily and sugary

[@phoenixtheraver]

Modern problems require modern solutions

[@FANOFWAR34]

@@walnut9472 donuts are amazing. there’s only 1 life to live and there’s no sequel, eat a donut sometime in ur lifetime

[@ShacuLOL]

2:53 "Yeah they are national treasures here" sold me. He said it with so much love maaan

[@redcorvetbule7136]

That's the America I love.

[@Michelle-db8iz]

Amen and God Bless!

[@Defy_Convention]

Thanks Trump

[@jaguarmendez3838]

Redcorvet Bule your mom told me the same 🤣🤣

[@redcorvetbule7136]

@Chana Bayla go home russian troll. 45/Putin and his gangsters treat the U.S. and the people like trash and think they are above the law.

[@ohhi9195]

@@Defy_Convention no-

[@ShaunPhillipslimitlessfx]

We need to put more emphasis on stories like this. Stories that bring people together and not apart. People like this make America great.

[@articgoneape]

Agreed! If the news showed more positive stories vs negative, I think the worlds view point would change. But because we are constantly shown hate and division, it makes peoples mood more negative.

[@ShaunPhillipslimitlessfx]

articgoneape Absolutely. What we focus on becomes our reality, so why not focus more on the good in life.

[@articgoneape]

@@ShaunPhillipslimitlessfx so true!

[@articgoneape]

@@alisonsmith77 exactly!

[@tristianwilson3497]

I completely agree with you but in reality if you read the comments section on a majority of these videos it creates a pretty good divide. Best option in cases like this are to disable comments so people can take the story for what it is

[@SweetJustice]

I love that he wouldn’t take charity even in his time of need, he’s old school and a true American 🇺🇸

[@zippycat1033]

you are completely right! though owning a donut shop might not get him filthy rich, they definitely are living the American Dream

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

Zippy Cat Lol do your research owning a shop can get you filthy rich look at Dunkins

[@FOTOJADAMOstudio]

@@ultimatefirecracker1486 There's a difference between being happy with earned wealth, and being greedy by wanting more and more.

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

FOTOJADAMO ?

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

FOTOJADAMO So you think people that earned good money and are striving for more are greedy?.. Money is money and if you want to continue your business you need to be at your best the money you’ll earn isn’t going to last forever.

[@giaunguyen3059]

This story brought me to tears. The man who does not want to accept donations but prefers to earn money says a lot about his character. And how the community came together to buy dozen of donuts from him every day is the greatest thing ever. We need more kind-hearted people nowadays.

[@bubsbubsoohlalaa]

to me he isn’t a ‘proud’ man but rather a really humble one ☺️☺️ he doesn’t see himself or his situation as sth special but just a guy who loves his wife and loves to make donuts for the community and seriously this is truly such a beautiful way that the community has done to support him 🙆🏻🙆🏻 we need more communities like that!! 💕💕

[@doanphuong1325]

wanderlustdance I agree!

[@sharker93]

that remark crossed my mind too! I don't think it's a pride kind of thing but more of being humble and modest. it truly is beautiful ❤️

[@blahblahblah3722]

wanderlustdance many Cambodians and other asians are extremely prideful. Saving face is very important. That's probably why he said that

[@sharker93]

blahblahblah quite possible actually. pride is quite a huge thing especially in SEA cultures. but I guess it's a mix of "I don't need help because I can manage on my own" and "I don't want to trouble others" imo. nonetheless, it definitely is a sign of modesty and humbleness.

[@MasterofAardvarks]

"they have affection for the man who makes the confections" someone got a raise for that script lol

[@bighawaii]

I can get behind this.

[@liquidninja04]

The people who disliked this video should look at themselves in the mirror long and hard and be ashamed

[@JosephFuller]

They could have been crying so hard that they hit the dislike button by accident.

[@miked6838]

You are a dunce.

[@fml3131]

Bcos they have allergy to eating donuts OR, rivals! 😃

[@joshsmith5232]

Because someone disagrees with you they should be ashamed lmao. How arrogant can you get. Furthermore the dislikes don’t have to be about the story.

[@lonewolf5094]

this didnt help it actually hurt his business

[@ItsRiiiick]

He'd rather work for his money than have it handed to him. That's dignity and pride right there!

[@reynadana]

I cannot understand how anyone can dislike such a thing.

[@anklebiter9116]

Hungry ppl who sleep in till 6am....lmao

[@vappio]

reynadarleishia People miss clicked

[@vappio]

Ivan Torres no

[@migueltrevino814]

reynadarleishia people who arrived late to the donut shop and got no donuts

[@pizzaman9859]

Ivan Torres really Ivan

[@ivettie6271]

He is such a beautiful person , doesn’t want free money and he works hard to support his wife and family ! I am glad that the local community stepped in to give him support and appreciation of his work .

[@TrevorMoin]

The lady at 2:24 who came from Minnesota, makin me proud of my state 😤 way to show out ma’am 🤝

[@triciajohansen3027]

I know I am proud of the Minnesota lady from a fellow Minnesota lady!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@draconicchaos]

Amen to that! MN is proud to have such awesome residents! Reminds me of the old Asian couple in West Saint Paul who owned Granny's Donuts! Greatest couple i ever met! Every time I went he made sure to throw in an extra fresh one or two!

[@andeleon6838]

Let's goo MN

[@esmamyren6792]

MINNESOTA REPRESENT!!!

[@alleycatgamez]

Minnesota proud

[@pilmolee9773]

Thanks to the community for their generosity. Very heart-warming to know that there are still people out there who care.

[@Outofthisworldengraving]

For Americans by Americans, don’t matter if your from another country, if you live here your American and we support our own!! Get well soon!

[@ReelLYFE_TV]

chad yeah right

[@Jaylin7878g]

Idk about that maybe after you get citizenship or at least a green card. My girlfriend is living here in the US on a visa but she'd never call herself American and I wouldn't either.

[@Jaylin7878g]

EuroFight 38 There is a nation here now in 2019 where I live with systems in place to become an American. Are you still living in the past when you were talking about?

[@benis9965]

@ The natives also didn`t create the USA people know of

[@marquee6]

chad. There is nothing more American than being from somewhere else! This is a story about the best of humanity.

[@linkiny]

This man and his wife are a true role model for the American dream: refusing to take the easy money from others, and choosing to work for it and earn it, and not only they made it happen, they inspired thousands with their values. Respect!

[@theegote]

there’s also something to be said about that very mindset. while it’s sweet that this man is choosing to work for his money, handouts where handouts are needed is not something that should be looked down upon. even if he decided to accept the community’s offer of a gofundme, i certainly wouldn’t respect him any less. i would actually find it super sweet the community’s eagerness to help him out in his time of need. we really need to stop putting so much emphasis in a persons value being how much labor they contribute.

[@yourmaker8082]

@@theegote as someone with the problem you’re talking about I can see where you’re coming from. But, I highly doubt the story would be any less great and people would be any less supportive if he did indeed take the handouts. However, like I said I see where you’re coming from. My family has a little bit of a problem when it comes to accepting money from others, and this includes me. It’s not that we feel we have to work for it, we just feel like if I can earn it myself then you should keep your money and use it on you and not me.

[@MrKevlarkent]

if you work hard to stay in business for decades, you have saved up alot of good karma, which would be proven

[@nfspbarrister5681]

And remember, in asia we often thinks "there's someone else more deserving of the help" mindset and will felt immense guilt if we taken it, if ourselves still have the ability to get by. Those principles at least, still tought by my parents "dont robs someone else fortune and help".

[@aga3852]

@@nfspbarrister5681 And man I share that mindset when someone gives me money when I need money. It just makes me feel horrible. Like, I want to work on getting it on my own. And there is also how everyone needs their own money for their own needs whether that is nourishment or the like.

[@uhavemooface]

We need people like this community in 2020.

[@amandakwok6890]

It all starts with ourselves! 😁👍🏼

[@Adub86]

Absolutely. Love is the answer. We all can make a difference every day. ❤️

[@markabendroth1774]

Yes we do

[@infallible7425]

This is one of the most wholesome videos I've ever seen, you can tell the owner is a good man

[@haroonrashid7744]

True American patriotism where Americans love and care for their neighbors

[@florientcalliste-leonard680]

beautiful

[@jaguarmendez3838]

Haroon Rashid there are Asian and European

[@angshusarma8331]

That's how a community should be.

[@isaac198428]

We need more of these stories and less negative ones especially with all the political dramas and domestic terrorism going on around.

[@eatstuffanddie]

I'd have to say our last mass shooting is not a terrorism issue. It's something that this country hasn't seemed to take seriously up until now. Domestic terrorism is our largest threat regarding terrorism but mental illness and broken vets who seek help shouldn't be turned away. How many times are we going to allow sick people to LEAGALLY acquire firearms. And how long are we going to ignore mental illness in our inner cities. This wonderful story helps but knowing that politics is going to push our societies true issues into the background is very sad to watch.

[@johanlai1315]

im telling you, those who have felt hardship will know how to appreciate help and will never accept hand out. its the same for those refuge, its the same as every refuge. people like miller and trump just doesnt understand that

[@bhoney1988]

laid good people understand that

[@q_q123]

we have to be real sometimes

[@miserezmary7656]

Kamau.....my dads name

[@ntm192010]

I adore this neighbourhood. This is empathy in the purest form.

[@open3256]

Wish his wife IMMEDIATE FULL RECOVERY🎈🌹🎈🌹🎈🌹🎈🌹🎈🌹🎈🌹🎈🌹🎈

[@phantomrl5721]

Doris Mahboubi donut die Stella

[@davidgobrain497]

Yes! There are still so! Many millions of people who are more better than Trump Laura Ingraham Tomi Laura Sarah Sanders And Fox news Trifling works Yes! There are!

[@ronmag6232]

She died unfortunately

[@trishs706]

@@ronmag6232 She returned to work in beginning of Dec. There is a followup video on youtube.

[@ginadisbrow9324]

I love this story. The owner is definitely traditional Asian. In several of the Asian cultures, tips and other charitable offerings are as good as an insult. If they can't straight-up earn their keep by hard work, they won't accept it.

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

I didn't know that...

[@sophiechen4874]

I saw that immediately as well. I definitely agree.

[@MikkiManson13]

Uhh not true. + Tips just don't exist in other countries besides the US because US workers aren't paid enough. If you try to tip someone in any normal country they'd be like "??? No". Also "that culture"?? 👀

[@MikkiManson13]

There's MANY different Asian cultures because it's a whole diverse continent! The cultures in Iran are going to be different than the cultures in Tibet or Sri Lanka. You can't paint them with a broad brush with the false notion that helping others or being helped is an insult. The most common religions in the Asian continent are Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. One of the most important aspects in each of these religions is charity and generosity. Dāna in Buddhism and Hinduism, and Zakat in Islam, one of the five pillars. And then there's Confucius. "If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else." "Charity, like the sun, brightens every object on which it shines." John Chhan knew he could earn enough with his job to afford everything so he as an individual decided to decline the offer and keep working. The money could go to people unable to do that. That's it. It's not a reflection of "the culture". Plus they're Cambodian so there's a 95% chance they're Buddhist themselves.

[@ginadisbrow9324]

@@MikkiManson13 That is not correct. The US is not the only country that tips, it is however much more prevalent here than in all other countries. Besides, I have over 100 likes from people who agree, and a confirmation comment from a genuine Asian (Taiwan).

[@nicapunk16]

Me: Can I have a donut, please? Someone behind me: Only one, you don't have soul?? Me: What???

[@bangtidymill3525]

Nico Brav 🤣🤣🤣

[@Dz_712]

This should get more likes lol

[@Hero4fun77]

Then I guess you have a thick soul xD

[@ilordjesus3116]

Meanwhile everyone behind you has Obesity

[@CLP97]

@@Dz_712 we can't, it's at 420

[@manarmarzouk8595]

This community is amazing. Makes my heart full

[@drun1856]

What a guy... what a community... May your wife be well!

[@AmpasaurusWrecks]

Good people, good luck finding an independent donut shop anywhere anymore. I wish him the best.

[@FriendlyRambler]

Castle Donuts in Clearlake, Ca. They have excellent doughnuts, always fresh, and fantastic apple fritters! The people who run the shop are so nice and friendly, it's a pleasure to go in there. :)

[@acekutter]

There is a shop where I live run by some Asian immigrants that lives up to its name (Best Donuts). They are better than Krispy Kreme and most other Donuts that I've had. I could get a dozen in the morning and the next day they would still be as soft and delicious as the moment I bought them

[@Ms.NoNo2]

There are independent donut shops all over, especially in cities like NYC and L.A.

[@nancid.9194]

njkeith they are all over here in Oklahoma. One in every town around me at least 100 miles out. Same exact donuts 🍩

[@johnjan8970]

njkeith in ca they are everywhere

[@sandraboxill1322]

My skin is full of goosebumps...THIS IS WHAT AMERICA IS...LOVE CONQUERS ALL....GOD BLESS

[@usfanlovesjiwoo1978]

It's what America used to be and can be again.

[@sirbillymctip2549]

I agree white people are the light of this world. God bless white folks ❤

[@autumnleaves2944]

You all need a history lesson. America has never been kind. But we can be with each loving gesture and actually caring for others and not just ourselves!

[@paendabear21]

@@autumnleaves2944 we were the country to preserve our native indigenous people. Most other indigenous people were killed and extradited from their lands or raped into the genetic pool (south/Central America) so idk. Yeah what we did was bad but we never killed them to extinction or kept all their women as forced wives. Relative to other nations the us is pretty nice, even European countries are getting higher crime statistics then the us in certain categories. I also don't know which country helped their war torn allies after they had won a major war, maybe it was France or Norway or Sweden. Oh wait it was the us. Woulda thunk

[@aspenivy3268]

That's the psyop you got? About nation . Should be about Stella and John

[@nicelady51]

It is rare for me to shed a tear, but this one broke me. News media, please spend as much time every day on positive as you do on the negative. That will shape our minds as we go about our own days, to find the good, and share it with others.

[@alanheath7056]

A Man Who Says NO to Cash Charity i like him as 90% Would

[@lucypatterson6269]

Asians liked to work hard for their money. God bless them and the community who helped them.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

@@lucypatterson6269 well karma are believed much in asia. Sadly, that is why you'd see poor man often refused help eventough his family starved.

[@blurwake]

This is how a lot of actual immigrants and refugees act i have found. It was fairly common among Eastern europe refugees as well fleeing the soviet union, its just more current generations that prefer freebies

[@anneliselim602]

I went to UK and was surprised so many homeless r asking for spare change. It's ridiculous. In Japan and other asian countries, people don't beg or give money. They work for it

[@fasteddie4107]

This is one of the most heart-warming stories I have ever had the pleasure of seeing on KZbin. John and his wife are people of substance who have the values and ethics that should be supported by us. They are part of us. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jovetj]

Leading by example!!

[@fuckyoutube-d2e]

it makes me feel good as well, to see a hard working family and the community support them

[@brokenjawtheory]

Ouch, this made a hole in my heart. Glazed my eyes too.

[@erinmcg8716]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@WATTS824]

Lmao 😭😭😂

[@erinmcg8716]

@@OkashiiAmerican u go home!

[@fayjohnson9891]

Adang Amiarsa mine too

[@fayjohnson9891]

OkashiiAmerican ur so sad and pathetic, u cant even be compared to an animal in the wild, cause such creatures have a heart and know how to be civil and caring to their own when they hurt, get a life and stop being a waste of public space,

[@stevendimmock4791]

In a jaded and rocky world it's so nice to see that 'community' still works. I wish all the best to Him, His Wife and all of Their patrons who are doing such a lovely thing!!

[@breakaway2x]

What a beautiful community! Seal Beach California, we salute you. That's what a community should be like. People helping people, that's what life is all about.

[@johnnhoj15]

People Helping People is a pyramid scheme.....

[@sirbillymctip2549]

I wish there was more white people in all other communities so they can be as awesome as this community.

[@hilarylecou-deckner8365]

breakaway2x I live in this town and we always come together to help each other we call our town Mayberry by the sea

[@LBZDreamer]

Imagine having white people in cities like South gate or Huntington Park where there is a lot of Hispanics, salvadorians etc. They wouldn't really fit into the community.

[@Dargonhuman]

Wait, I thought we were talking about donuts, why are there onions nearby making my eyes water profusely?!

[@christopherwarsh]

Right?!? Those damn onions being cut while I’m at work... 😜

[@howell162]

Are you trying to say your crying

[@Dargonhuman]

@@howell162 No, I'm not crying, *you're* crying!

[@jasminesamie9160]

God bless those ppl. They have huge hearts. ❤️❤️❤️ Imagine if we all helped each other they way they do Wow!!!! GET WELL SOON 🙏🌹🙏

[@Randomweirdogirl]

It must have been the onion ninjas again

[@jeremyAr]

Owner: Morning, how are you? Customer: *2 DOZEN DOUGHNUTS* I see you got your priorities straight

[@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

“Watered Eyes from start to finish.” 5 yrs later, Oct of 2024, Manhattan NY. ~ To ALL of Y🇺🇸U Customers “Humanities Hope” … GIANT HUGS to ALL. ~

[@lucydan5192]

Why can’t the news report this instead of the hate they talk about all the time

[@hoot2416]

Lucy Dan The media certainly needs to report good news but it’s important we know the ugly side of life too.

[@Hockeycelly]

If they spent just 30 minutes a day on the news showing story of good instead of the same old story of bad. People would be happier and wanna do good. When you see good happen every day you'll do good everyday

[@bwdenman]

Hate makes liberals feel better about how superior they are to everyone else. The media is 99% liberal so hate is what's on the menu.

[@xtinkerbellax3]

Comments like this make me think you don't actually watch the news because they always have feel good segments.

[@GetReeeeel]

Agreed completely- there needs to be more reporting of positive news

[@roo337]

Who's cutting onions 😭. Such a precious community. ❤

[@chaosdweller]

nim roo who are all these people crying tears of joy? ..... u guys are interesting folks. Not complaining just thinking out loud. Positive story for sure!

[@kathleendavenport4988]

We need more of this in America and less hate. This is what will truly bring America back together

[@LOVER88100]

True...

[@peppa_pig_]

What will truly bring America together is when MAGAs stop bombing & shooting people, committing hate crimes and hating 30% of the population

[@Loki1620]

@@peppa_pig_ when was the last MAGA shooter or bomber? BTW the "MAGAbomber" didn't even send live bombs and was clearly crazy!

[@earthandwind820]

kathleen davenport When has this country ever been together is the real question....

[@franciscampbell1371]

Hello Kathleen how are you doing and how is the weather over there with you

[@kennethcook5705]

This is what you do to help out with someone in your community, congratulations to everyone there. I hope that everyone is blessed because of their unselfish affection for this family.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@xenon_ryze1593]

His donuts look soooooo good (Edit: Thanks for the likes the most I’ve ever had 🍩🍩

[@janeaguinaldo2687]

It does!

[@debbie7526]

🍩❤

[@Coolgamer-nv5mk]

Xenon_ Ryze so true like fr I don’t like donuts but his donuts look really good

[@Coolgamer-nv5mk]

Xenon_ Ryze I wish I can buy some

[@Iris_Collins]

Oh my word, yes... Makes me wish I could buy some!

[@drivethrupoet]

Some of you are missing the point entirely. Get to know the people and business owners in your OWN neighborhood and help those in need. Stop asking about how you can buy donuts from hundreds of miles away, and find out what's up with the family that makes donuts 2 miles away. Refugee or not.

[@XxWatulookinat69xX]

Kindness has no boundaries I guess

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

@Tony Stark Nah i live in texas and the asian people here are nice

[@jeremygodwin5007]

Don’t find a negative out of something so positive. It doesn’t matter where and when. I don’t remember them saying to keep the kindness in the perimeter of ur own neighborhood. Can’t believe your comment. You’re the one who missed the point. Good grief

[@drivethrupoet]

@@jeremygodwin5007 okay Charlie Brown 🤣 sorry if I don't take everything presented to me so literally. I have posted a thought provoking comment. What's the point in saying much else? Do you disagree with me, or not? If I'm turning this into a negative then what is your point in piling on more negativity? Do you realize that every reply attached to a comment pushes it up higher in the list? You've just made it more likely my comment will be seen.

[@jeremygodwin5007]

Charlie Brown? Grow up

[@howHumam]

As a professional I can vouch for those being the best made donuts. They look perfect(how that glazed ring moved in the tongs to the box means they're light yet rigid, glazed croissant donuts are the only thing more finicky about drain time and heat before glazing which in turn determines optimal crispness) and that takes hard work, meticulous skill, and a bit of experience. Kudos to that man and those who help him.

[@Michelle-qq6jm]

This makes me proud to be an American 🇺🇸 I love you guys please always support your communities!! We are one

[@fighttounite6201]

making America great again starts in the communities not Washington!!!

[@majj0591]

EternalResonance He said illegal immigrants. Mexico is doing the same with Central Americans coming into their country as well. Aren’t you a hypocrite

[@lotto5742]

@@EternalResonance Refugees and illegal immigrants are two different things. Smh.

[@sogron007]

Well said!!

[@doofdoofins277]

Commenter1 2 yes but these people in the “caravan” are actually refugees fleeing war and seeking asylum which according to UN law is leagal no matter which way persons entered a country legal or otherwise

[@pja2306]

Amen brother

[@Ginoitaliano]

"What unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us." Wanting doughnuts?

[@109876543210hahaha]

Ginoitaliano compassion, you swine. 🙄

[@monsterhunterdude5448]

@@109876543210hahaha nah, it's the doughnuts

[@cyberNinja69477]

@@109876543210hahaha yeah it's totally the donuts

[@lfle9933]

@@109876543210hahaha by far it's the doughnuts

[@fishisda1417]

109876543210hahaha definitey the donuts

[@elvisedimo5694]

This is the America I grew up to know.Am a Nigerian by the way and have never been to America.When you sow love then colour of the skin does not matter.What matters is HUMANITY!

[@G-plus-plus]

Amen brother

[@itsasyndicate]

amen

[@Jacobpeasely]

Both my parents imagrated

[@jangle2964]

I couldnt have said it better myself

[@mattbrown292]

This is how most of America is other than the big cities. Its the most beautiful experiment to have ever existed. Many peoples bound by only an idea.

[@cdods6818]

My brother and sister in law live in seal and that's how this town is Always supportive of each other.

[@earthling3609]

Mans wife gets sick: California community: WELL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK!

[@Nrl_Renovations]

😂😂😂

[@justarandomasian249]

Not tryna be that person but We’ll*

[@12spidersinacoat]

@@justarandomasian249 join the apostrophe hating community

[@bigfoot2639]

@@12spidersinacoat WE HATE APOSTROPHES

[@DavidHernandez-kc1el]

@@bigfoot2639 wtf

[@charlesetrata6699]

All the people who disliked this didn't get any donuts.

[@02nightowl]

I drove 4 hours to get some, i got 3 lol, still glad and thankful for what everyone did to help these 2, they are amazing

[@eddygci8]

And have no wife

[@sparksx694]

😂😂😂😂they didn't arrive early

[@YouthFreedomFighters]

Or maybe they were upset that Ariana didn't lick any of the doughnuts, as she's sometimes known to do.

[@hellokeroppi5406]

Hahahaha lol

[@TheFd90]

This is heartwarming!

[@raycyst1294]

TheFd90 and fake

[@Drizzyluke]

@@raycyst1294 why should it be fake stupid ?

[@HubsAlgarveKnives]

Well done America❤...Respect from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@sarahsanchez4552]

So long as people like this exist, I will never lose hope in the world.

[@celenial6009]

I've lost hope, there's too little of people like this

[@anonymouspotato]

Let's be those people so other people can still have hope.

[@vaultdweller123]

whether u lose hope or not its useless u live in this world and u will deal with it everyday except if u choose to escape it with death

[@evertonsimpson235]

Thanks. I am From Jamaica and I am working at an hospital.. I love my job but some of my coworkers don't like that I worked hard.. I told then one , I am an immigrant and I worked for what I want, I don't take hands out or government food stamps.. two I am so grateful to live and able to work in this God blessed country.. And yes I love my job..

[@jimmyl1606]

My mom suffered a raptured brain aneurysm just a few days before Thanksgiving of 2020 during this pandemic. I remember that morning my mom (72) was normal and cooking food for her grandchildren coming over. Next thing later my father found her collapsed face first into the stairs. Fast forward 3.5 months, she is covering and able to walk and move around with a walker. Slowly but surely she is recovering. I hope his wife is recovering well.

[@rowdy7480]

Bless you & your family, Jimmy. I saw in the comments that this man's wife fully recovered & is back helping her husband with the business. ❤

[@rakerzako]

I hope she recuperates from that setback. Get well soon to your mom

[@joannanguyen5594]

wishing your mom have a speedy recovery !

[@Urza.]

I’m sorry for your mom, I hope your love and care gives her much strength! ♥️

[@sokkim4570]

@@rowdy7480 hope your mom gets well soon!

[@samielouariachi1855]

This is America we love and want to lead the World. Dignity . Humanity. Kindness. Love. Community. Great & warm hello from as far as Morocco.

[@earthandwind820]

Sami El Ouariachi You must watch a lot of tv...reality has always been strongly different in a heck of a lot of this country for us minorities...

[@ماجدسعيد-ك4ح]

it brought me to tears that’s how community help each other

[@Noa-vn3yf]

Not going to lie those donuts look pretty damm Good 😂😂

[@robertyoung3992]

I agree with you 100% they do look pretty damned good

[@zerajnimegroj3012]

They are

[@CaroleHaddon]

Man. I want one now

[@crystallinewolf1038]

I buy two dozen of them donuts. They look good. 😋

[@hagamapama]

They look like they're made in shop rather than trucked halfway across the country. That's a good start.

[@TGRAM7]

Now this is how our world should come together. Caring for one another is so very easy. ✌🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@jasminesamie9160]

Amen to tht. 🙏🙏🙏

[@hatori_304]

Those donuts look delicious af

[@tanyatanya8862]

Al 1 I’m saying

[@sharayscorner]

This is such a great news story 😢 There's so many great things to appreciate in this story. What a great community