Today, we’re taking a look at a Car Talk donation that has a special story. This 2007 Toyota Corolla was donated to The Summit through the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program, where it will support community programming. The Toyota belonged to the donors’ parents who passed away in 2020. Read the heartwarming story below!

Mom and Dad’s Car

It’s great to finally get around to being able to donate Mom and Dad’s car. On a sad note, we lost both of them in 2020. On a great note, we had two beautiful people as our parents for 90 years. Mom and Dad were big believers in sharing. Although they had very little financially, they had an incredible amount of love for each other and the five of us. We used to laugh because we would give Mom and Dad something and they would give it to someone else who needed it more.

Back in 2007, they were in need of a car so I went out and took them car shopping and bought it for them for their 50th anniversary. They literally drove it to the store, church and family events, thus the 60k or so miles. They would have done the same exact thing as I am doing with donating it. The Summit has always been near and dear to [us] and it was an easy decision to send it your way and continue to support your mission. You have been beyond a God-send through COVID and we look forward again to Studio C! Keep up the great work!

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About the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program

Car Talk logo 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.