Courtney from Arkansas understands the importance of empathy and kindness towards others. As a barista at Starbucks, she has developed a reputation for brightening people’s days through random acts of kindness. Recently, she encountered a customer who seemed to be going through a difficult time. Determined to make a difference, Courtney infused her actions with enthusiasm and managed to bring a smile to the woman’s face.
Courtney is no stranger to acts of kindness, so when she had an interaction with a customer, she didn’t think much of it. However, the customer returned to the store shortly after with a note for the manager, specifically for Courtney. As she read the note, this compassionate barista was overwhelmed with emotion and couldn’t help but shed tears as she retells the story in the heartwarming viral video below.
The customer, who happens to be a frequent traveler for work, often finds herself dealing with late nights and early mornings. During her two-day stay in Little Rock, she expressed that Courtney was the only person she came across who showed genuine kindness.
Courtney’s kindness meant so much to her that she decided to show her gratitude by giving her $200. This generous gift would be incredible for anyone, but it holds even greater significance for this barista. On top of working two other jobs, she is also dealing with the burden of inherited debt. Moreover, this Mother’s Day will be particularly challenging for her as it marks the first one without her mom, who passed away last year. Thanks to the kindness of this stranger, she now has the means to purchase a beautiful urn for her beloved mother.
Customer’s Act of Kindness For Starbucks Barista Leaves Lasting Impact
Courtney is on a mission to find the kind-hearted customer who changed her life, with the intention of expressing her heartfelt gratitude. Despite her efforts, Courtney has been unable to track down this individual. However, CBS recently interviewed Courtney to help raise awareness and increase her chances of finding the person she wishes to thank.
Courtney is constantly amazed by the overwhelming kindness she is experiencing. In fact, since her video went viral, she has been inundated with generous offers from even more compassionate strangers who are eager to send her money.
Courtney expresses in a subsequent video that she never anticipated such an overwhelming response from people who were willing to assist her financially. She wants to make it clear that she did not have any intention of seeking financial assistance. While she appreciates the offers, she has some recommendations for those who genuinely wish to help her.
“We all experience pain in our lives,” Courtney expresses. “I want to clarify that I am not seeking financial assistance from anyone. Instead, I encourage you to spread kindness and pay it forward. The comments you have left are truly heartwarming, and I genuinely appreciate the compassion and support from each and every one of you. I wish I could personally embrace each of you as a gesture of gratitude.”
