On Dec. 20, Auto Angels, in association with The Mid Florida Chapter of Florida Auto Body Collision Alliance (FACA), presented 12 reconditioned vehicles to a dozen local families.
Cheers and tears erupted throughout the ceremony as keys to newly reconditioned vehicles were presented and the pre-selected and notified men, women and children were led to their newly reconditioned vehicle by an "Auto Angel."
David Stewart, this year’s Auto Angels chairman, stated, "Getting 12 vehicles ready turned out to be a massive undertaking and couldn’t have been accomplished without the hard work and resources of many dedicated professionals; but the sacrifices paled in comparison to the feeling of accomplishment each of us felt in seeing the faces of the recipients. It was amazing, and the true spirit of Christmas giving was felt by all. A special thank you to the Auto Angels’ committee, whom without their hard work and dedication, this very worthwhile program couldn’t have been possible."
The Auto Angle’s committee members include:
David Stewart, Chairman, Stewart’s Auto Repair
Ray Gunder, Past Chairman, Gunder’s Auto Center
Barrett Smith, Auto Damage Experts, Inc.
Cherri Surrency, Stewart’s Auto Repair
Nick McLeisch, Maurice’s Body Shop/Towing
Doc Jenkins, Jenkins Lincoln Mercury Collision Center
Michael Meisner, Meisner’s Paint and Body
Paul Hawk, Bernie’s Body Shop
Mike Maskolunas, Bartow Ford
More information:
To participate in next year’s Auto Angels program, contact David Stewart: [email protected] or (863) 965-2030
