Michigan Red Baron worker in cruel prank pauses fundraiser after strangers help raise $785K

New York Post · Adam Silverstein · 2026-11-06 06:09 UTC

Walt Zerod, a father of four, thanked the thousands of people who rallied behind his family.

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A Michigan dad targeted in an Instagram prankster’s cruel trick has paused the fundraiser launched on his behalf after strangers rallied to raise nearly $785,000.

Walt Zerod, a father of four who delivers frozen pizzas for Red Baron, announced the decision to shutter the viral crowdfunding page Thursday, thanking the thousands who helped his family while urging those to support other causes this holiday season.

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