In a touching gesture, a Peloton community in Massachusetts upheld their annual tradition of generosity by leaving a substantial tip for local restaurant servers. Members of the Wicked Smaht Zone, a subgroup within the Peloton community, surprised Nicole Boiardi and Raisa Zan with a gracious gift of nearly $7,200 during a breakfast gathering at Red’s Kitchen and Tavern in Peabody.
In an interview on Good Morning America, founder Josh Vernon revealed that the fitness group, was formed to serve a more significant purpose. With the motto “do wicked good,” the 2,300 members encourage each other to excel not just in fitness, but in all aspects of life, extending their commitment to giving back to the community.
Embracing this mantra, the group initiated an annual charitable gathering, converging at different restaurants each year to pool funds for a special tip for servers. Originally expecting a modest dinner for about 20, the generosity spiraled as members expressed willingness to contribute additional funds via Venmo, resulting in a tip exceeding $7,000.
Expressing astonishment and gratitude, servers Zan and Boiardi decided to share the unexpected windfall with their colleagues, particularly those working behind the scenes. Vernon emphasized that the group’s philanthropy stems from the belief that individuals, regardless of their platform’s scale, can go beyond mere goodness and make a genuinely positive impact, embodying the spirit of “doing wicked good.”
