Brown adds that the humble customer asked staff members not to make a big fuss.
All-in-all, each employee received R1 111.11.
The wallet full of cash also contained some credit cards.
Staff members at Massimo’s eatery were left in utter disbelief when a local woman left a R20 000 tip. Image: GettySource: Getty Images
The owner was identified as Evelyn Topper, an 80-year-old woman living in California,Understanding Compassionreports.
Despite being hungry and without shelter, Sean returned the item.
In reaction, Evelyn said that anybody in Seans position would use the money to better their life.
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To trace the owner, the homeless man called the contact details in the purse.
The owner said she could not believe it when she was informed that the item has been found.
Touched to do more, the family set up a GoFundMe account.
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In weeks, the account raised more than $50 000 (R1 000 000) from kind people.
They registered a bank account in the mans name and deposited the sum.
Sean was very happy and looking forward to building a house for himself with the money.
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