TAMPA, Fla., July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) and FCA US
LLC announced the winner of the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country
wheelchair-accessible vehicle awarded through National Mobility
Awareness Month's Local Heroes Contest.
Dave Hastings of Coopersville, Mich. has won a customized
minivan with conversions by ElDorado Mobility. Married for 33
years, Hastings is the primary caregiver for his wife Lori who has
Muscular Dystrophy. In 2012 Dave was diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis and forced to retire early. Knowing the hardships
medical expenses can have on families, the Hastings founded the
non-profit, Lori's Voice, that raises funds, to assist with medical
expenses not covered by insurance for special needs children under
the age of 18.The online Local Heroes Contest had 928 Local Hero
entries that received 1.1 million votes.
"Independence and a sense of empowerment is what FCA US offers to its customers with the Chrysler
Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan," said Jeff Kommor, Vice President – U.S. Sales
Operations, Fleet and Small Business Sales, FCA US LLC. "There are
so many options that allow for detailed customization to meet
nearly every type of mobility challenge. The Town & Country is
a perfect vehicle for this market, and especially for the
well-deserving Hastings family. FCA's long history of
commitment to the mobility market will continue this year with our
2017 Chrysler Pacifica, our all-new minivan with more than 100
safety and security features."
"The Local Heroes Contest is a rewarding part of what we do at
NMEDA," said Dave Hubbard, NMEDA
CEO. "Each year the awareness for mobility challenges and solutions
continues to grow and we thank our members, contest sponsors and
the hundreds of communities and thousands of individuals who
rallied this year to make this special once again. I also
want to personally thank the millions who took the time to read and
learn about all of the Local Heroes in our contest and then cast
their votes."
About National Mobility Awareness Month:
Each year, May is National Mobility Awareness Month and is the
annual celebration that encourages seniors, veterans, caregivers
and people with disabilities to enjoy active, mobile lifestyles.
Founded in 1989 as a not-for-profit trade association, the National
Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) supports the
awareness month with the assistance of approximately 600 mobility
equipment dealers, manufacturers and driver rehabilitation
specialists located in the United
States and Canada dedicated
to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. For
updates, please visit MobilityAwarenessMonth.com, as well
as Facebook, Twitter (@NMEDAcom)
and Pinterest.
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker with a new name and a long
history. Headquartered in Auburn Hills,
Michigan, FCA US is a member
of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies.
FCA US designs, engineers,
manufactures and sells vehicles under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge,
Ram and FIAT brands, as well as the SRT performance vehicle
designation. The company also distributes the Alfa Romeo 4C model
and Mopar products. FCA US is
building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler, the innovative
American automaker first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925; and Fiat, founded in
Italy in 1899 by pioneering
entrepreneurs, including Giovanni
Agnelli.
FCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world based on total
annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. FCA is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and
on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol "FCA."
For more information contact:
Donna P. Tinoco, APR
donna@FloridaPRPro.com
281 229-0180
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