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In the aftermath of tragedy, a customer helped a woman who fainted at her new job

Published December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM EST

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Emily Vinson started a new job at a pizza place. She fainted on her first day — and a customer came to the rescue.

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