Toyota Helps Paralyzed Newlywed Get A New Lease On Life
July 27, 2011 Leave a comment
Toyota has generously donated a new 2011 Sienna minivan to Rachelle Friedman, who was paralyzed as a result of a tragic accident during her bachelorette party in May 2010. Rachelle and her husband Chris received this surprise donation during their wedding reception on July 22 in Pittsboro, N.C.
BraunAbility and local mobility dealer Van Products Inc. had loaned 23-year-old Rachelle and her fiancé Chris Chapman a BraunAbility Sienna Rampvan while they planned their wedding. However, what they didn’t know was that the vehicle would eventually be donated to the couple as a wedding gift.
“Rachelle’s resolve and strength are truly inspirational,” said Nick Gutwein, President of Braun. “We were so moved by her story that we wanted to help her not only while she planned for her wedding, but also as she moves forward in her married life.”
Joe Garnett, Braun Director of Marketing and Dealer Programs, and Scott Heyer, Toyota Motor Sales Corporate Fleet/TRAC/TCUV Manager, presented the 2011 Braun Toyota Sienna to Rachelle and Chris following the couple’s wedding reception in Raleigh last week.
“On behalf of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and Toyota Mobility, we are honored to share in this joyous occasion,” Scott Heyer said to Rachelle and Chris. “We hope this special gift will enrich your new life together and enhance your health and happiness today and in the future. Congratulations!”
