A101 Team What happens to a “mom-and-pop” donut shop when “mom” gets sick? If you’re from Seal Beach, California, it means that the whole town steps in to help.
Here’s what happened:
Seven days a week John Chhan arrives a little after 4 a.m. to open his donut shop in Seal Beach, California. The first customers arrive by 4:30 a.m., and these days you have to get there early because the donuts are likely to be sold out before dawn.
Since 1990, John has been behind the counter with his wife, Stella, by his side. His wife of more than 30 years is now recovering from a brain aneurysm. Her sister stepped in to help but customers immediately missed Stella and because of their affection for the man who makes the confections, the community wanted to help, reports CBS News’ John Blackstone.
“So I said, ‘Let’s just come here, buy his inventory out every morning, early, so he can get home and be with his wife and help mend her back to full health,'” Loopesko said.
One person shared Chhan’s story on social media, suggesting “the community could help out and bring donuts to work, church, school.” Because as soon as the donuts are sold out, John could leave and spend more time with his wife. Suddenly, donuts well selling by the dozens and dozens.
Read the full heartwarming story here.
