An anonymous donor has provided a car to help a Summerland man who needs reliable transportation to and from work and medical appointments in Kelowna.
In February, NeighbourLink asked the community for a vehicle donation.
The car was needed for a man who has suffered a brain injury. His work and therapy appointments are in Kelowna.
Following the request, a Summerland couple considered donating their vehicle, a 2005 Toyota Avalon.
At the same time, their granddaughter offered to donate her 2004 Toyota Echo.
After discussing it among themselves, they decided the Echo would be a more practical vehicle for the man’s needs.
Summerland Tirecraft will examine the car and make any repairs necessary before it is presented to the man in need.
Jennifer McTaggart, manager of Tirecraft, said the work will likely be done outside of business hours.
She added that the servicing is a way to support the community and repay some of the generosity her family has received.
“When we were young, we were in the position of needing help,” she said. “We know what it means to be in that spot.”
This is the second time Tirecraft has taken on the maintenance work necessary for a vehicle donation.
Early in 2013, NeighbourLink donated a minivan to a woman in need. The vehicle required significant renovations before it was presented to the woman.