Free cars, six bikes and a trike made two families and seven children very happy.
Jackie Riddle of Circle Pines who is raising three grandchildren received a 1994 Chevy Blazer from Free2B! and three bikes from the Robert and Wilma Burbach Bike Foundation. The boys were just amazed at the three bikes they received. Jackie said, “The bikes looked brand new and the boys had a chance to drive them before it snowed.” Jackie said, “I did not tell the boys about the bikes because I didn’t know what to expect but I was overwhelmed.” Pictured is Gary Levine, Executive Director of Free2B! presenting keys to Jackie Riddle.
PJW Automotive of New Brighton repaired the 1994 Blazer that Jackie received. PJW replaced the upper and lower ball joints, idler arm, a transmission mounting bolt, a lower body mount, a fuel pressure regulator, did a transmission flush, repaired a heater vacuum line, and the passenger window. This is the eighth car that PJW has repaired for Free2B! as a One-a-Month repair shop, repairing the vehicle without charging for the labor to do the repairs.
Eliza Newell, a mother of four from Columbia Heights received a 2001 Pontiac Montana with only 85,000 miles, but also received three bicycles and a tricycle for her four children. Pictured from the left is Eliza Newell receiving keys from Judy Lucas with Gary Levine, the new Executive Director of Free2B!
Judy Lucas, Commercial Consultant for HOM Furniture and a member of the Metro North Chamber of Commerce heard about the Free2B! program at the Chamber networking events. When Judy’s family talked with her mother about the concern that it might be better for her to not drive anymore, a donation to Free2B! was their choice. Judy said, “I get goose bumps every time I hear about how Free2B! helps people.” When she was offered the opportunity to hand over the keys for her mom’s car, she said she only hopes that it goes to a single mom with kids. Well, this single mom has four kids. Everyone is happy.
If you know of a vehicle that needs a new home and can make a family happy, contact Free2B! at 763-717-7755 of check out the website at www.freetobeinc.org. The mission of Free2B! is, “Providing Car Care to Enable Independence.”
Pictured is Eliza Newell with Lowell Kutches, President of the Robert and Wilma Burbach Bike Foundation with the three bikes and trike she received for her children.
