NABC gifts mother with Recycled Rides vehicle

The vehicle was donated by Hertz and refurbished by, Pacific Elite Collision.  The recipient, Olimpia Ruiz, was selected by Variety the Children’s Charity of the Desert.

This is the 4th year in a row that Hertz, Pacific Elite Collision and Variety have teamed up locally to donate a vehicle to a local resident during the National Auto Body Council’s annual Golf Fundraiser.   

“Hertz Corporation is proud to partner with Pacific Elite Collision and our colleagues in the collision industry to support the important work of local service organizations like Variety which provides valuable community services to families here in the Coachella Valley,” said Scott Bridges, Hertz Vice President, Replacement Sales.

“Lack of reliable transportation can be such a challenge for struggling families, especially in a community like ours here in Palm Springs where public transportation is limited,” said Steve Vettel and Mike Salyards of Pacific Elite Collision. “Recycled Rides is a great program which provides our team members with opportunities to donate their time and skills and make a positive impact.”

Since the inception of the Recycled Rides program in 2007, members of the National Auto Body Council have donated over 1,000 cars to deserving individuals and nonprofit service organizations.

“Members of the National Auto Body Council are dedicated professionals who are committed to giving back to their local communities,” said Nick Notte, NABC Board President.  “We thank and congratulate Hertz, the presenting sponsor of our annual golf fundraiser, and Pacific Elite Collision, for their generosity and efforts which will undoubtedly make a significant impact in the life of this year’s recipient.”

NABC’s annual industry-wide Golf Fundraiser is the organizations’ single largest fundraising event which raises funds to support its nationwide community service programs.

In addition to Recycled Rides, NABC members also host the First Responder Emergency Extrication Program, which provides hands-on opportunities to practice life-saving techniques on late model vehicles, and the Distracted Driving Initiative to help eliminate dangerous texting-while-driving habits.

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