A disabled veteran in Minneapolis received a significant gift after being without a car for years. Students from a Minnesota engineering school worked on refurbishing a 2020 Hyundai Elantra as part of the Recycled Rides for Schools initiative run by the nonprofit National Auto Body Council. Robert Hanson, a veteran of the US Navy who served from 1993 to 1997, had gone more than two years without a personal vehicle due to serious health challenges, including asthma and fibromyalgia, which made using public transport tough for him. He received the refurbished vehicle from Dunwoody College of Engineering after a Hennepin County welfare service referred him to the Recycled Rides program.
Students in the Automotive Collision and Refinishing program were excited to see the results of their hard work. One student, Abbie Vera, expressed happiness about being part of providing Hanson with what felt like a brand-new car. Hanson described receiving the Elantra as a “big-time game changer,” highlighting how it would help him shop more easily and improve his quality of life. The Elantra was donated by Allstate, a partner of the NABC, and had previously been involved in a serious accident that damaged its front end.
What do you think about programs that support veterans like this?
Sources:
Source: Good News Network, by Andy Corbley