This month’s car donation features a 2008 Toyota Prius that was donated to WVTF through the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program. Car Talk works with local public radio stations across the nation. They ensure that each station gets the most from the proceeds of your donation. This enables your favorite programs to continue fostering thoughtful discussion, trustworthy information, and engaging entertainment. Your car donation helps keep your favorite public radio programming on air.
This donor shares their experience with their beloved vehicle, Spot, and why they chose to donate to NPR:
I donated my car to NPR because NPR has been a part of my life since I was eight, and I am now 59! The iconic music before all of the programs makes me happy every day.
I am a sociology professor and I listen to NPR 2 to 3 times a day and use much of the information in my courses to inform both myself and my students. This car, Spot, has been an integral part of my travels over the past seven years.
I bought her when my sister was sick with breast cancer, and after she died, I drove from Massachusetts to California and visited 30 states, crying and listening to music and writing and taking pictures. I also drove her back-and-forth from Virginia to New England at least 30 times, taught two young men to drive in her, and lent her out to quite a few friends over the years.
I will miss my beloved driving companion, and I’m glad that NPR will be able to get some funds from her. Particularly in the craziness of today’s society, we need accurate and informed reporting and that is what NPR gives us.
Thank you for giving me a place to participate in addition to my monthly contribution.
The donor and Spot!!
The proceeds from this vehicle donation will allow WVTF to continue creating content for its loyal listeners!
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About the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program
National Public Radio, known as NPR, is a nonprofit media organization whose mission is “to create a more informed public”. NPR reaches 120 million listeners and readers monthly through its network of member stations, website, social media, podcasts, and events.
Car Talk’s Vehicle Donation Program allows you to fund your favorite NPR station. Car Donation Wizard will return 75-80% of the gross proceeds from the sale of your car to the NPR station of your choice.
Ready to donate your car to your favorite NPR station? Turn cars into programs by donating your vehicle online or calling us at (877) 215-0227.