An 85-year-old movie theater employee in Tennessee has received nearly $150,000 (around ₹1.2 crore) in donations after a woman who did not even know her name launched a fundraiser on her behalf. Moved by seeing Mary Ellen Eron working a physically demanding shift at a theater, Brooklyn Green filmed a video that went viral, inspiring thousands of strangers to help Eron enjoy retirement, reports The New York Post.The fundraiser collected $146,317 from more than 7,500 donors, turning a chance encounter between two strangers into an extraordinary display of generosity.ALSO READ: No fancy tech, no big investors: He started with Rs 30,000 and now earns Rs 3 lakh a month making paper bagsA Stranger's Decision Leads to Massive FundraiserWhat makes the story even more remarkable is that Green did not know Eron personally. Speaking about the moment, Green explained that she was inspired by the elderly worker's dedication.“I knew nothing about her. I didn’t even know her name when I went to the theater,” Green said.— CollinRugg (@CollinRugg) “I just decided that she was working so hard, and I aspired to be like her one day. Her physical appearance didn’t look too comfortable, especially since the way she was working so hard.”Motivated by the encounter, Green launched a crowdfunding campaign with an ambitious goal of $200,000.ALSO READ: Ohio pregnant teen car crash: Mother of 17-year-old wants accused Tarsem Singh "kicked out permanently" from the USVideo of Elderly Theater Worker Touches MillionsMary Ellen Eron, a longtime movie theater employee in Maryville, Tennessee, became an internet sensation after a customer filmed her working at the theater.In the now-viral clip, Eron can be seen pushing a cleaning cart and carrying a heavy black garbage bag while going about her duties. The video quickly spread across social media and has reportedly been viewed more than 13 million times.The person behind the video, Brooklyn Green, was deeply moved by what she saw. “Let’s secretly help retire this beautiful woman. No one deserves to work at this age,” Green wrote while sharing the video online.ALSO READ: Auburn University student goes missing in JapanMore Than 7,500 People DonateThe campaign quickly gained momentum as people from across the internet responded to Eron's story. Before donations were paused, the fundraiser had collected $146,317 from more than 7,500 contributors.The outpouring of support reflected how strongly people connected with the image of an elderly woman continuing to work well into her 80s. Social media users shared the fundraiser widely, encouraging others to contribute and help Eron enjoy retirement.Emotional Moment as Mary Learns the TotalOne of the most touching moments came when Green personally presented Eron with the fundraising total. As she looked at the amount written on a piece of paper, Eron appeared stunned.“Oh my goodness. That’s a lot of money,” Eron said.Green responded warmly, saying: “That’s a lot of money and you deserve every bit of it.”The emotional exchange was later shared online, where it resonated with viewers who had followed the campaign.Mary's Heartfelt Message to DonorsAfter learning about the overwhelming support, Eron recorded a message thanking those who contributed.“Thank you so very much to all the wonderful people that have donated money to the GoFundMe,” she said. “I’m overwhelmed and certainly blessed by the Lord and you wonderful people. Thank you once more.”According to reports, Eron is also known for helping homeless people in her community and supporting her local church, making the generosity shown toward her feel especially meaningful to many supporters.Retirement Decision Remains in Her HandsWhile the fundraiser was created to help Eron step away from work if she chooses, the final decision remains hers. The theater's manager has reportedly said that it will be Eron's choice when she decides to retire.For now, the story stands as a powerful reminder of how a single viral video can inspire thousands of people to come together and make a real difference in someone's life.