The proprietor of Final Auto Restore, Karl Roekle, has given away 7 vehicles over the previous 7 years. He takes nominations then a panel of judges picks who they assume is essentially the most deserving. His solely necessities are that the winner lives in Jackson County and can be receiving a hand up not a handout.
Now the winner, Kaitlyn Nebelung, lastly has a dependable experience after a long term of automotive troubles. She is beginning 2025 off proper with a free automotive and a few fuel cash.
Kaitlyn and Karl hugging (WLNS)
“There was no new or used vehicle in the cards anytime soon so this is a really big blessing for us,” Nebelung stated.
She was chosen out of round 80 nominees and if you hear what she had been having to do to get round, you’ll perceive why the judges discovered her most deserving.
“I’ve had no vehicle for almost over a year,” Nebelung stated.
Since her van gave out, Nebelung has been borrowing her Grandma’s automotive to get herself and her 6 boys the place they should be.
“My grandma comes over every single morning, every single day so I can do appointments and get my kids to school. I’m sure she’s really excited too that she gets her car back,” Nebelung stated.
Her grandma Jenny was one of many individuals who nominated her however Jenny stated she was keen to assist out for so long as Kaitlyn wanted.
“It doesn’t bother me because my family comes first,” Jenny stated.
Kaitlyn and her automotive (WLNS)
Whereas Kaitlyn’s Grandma would do something for her, Kaitlyn is glad they every have their very own vehicles now. It would take a minute to sink in for her although.
“I’m just so excited I don’t think I’m gonna believe it for a while. I just can’t believe that it’s mine,” Nebelung stated.
Kaitlyn gave Karl an enormous hug and thanked everybody concerned.
“Everybody at some point in time needs a hand up and I remember the time I needed a hand up and people were there for me,” Roekle continued, “She will have her freedom back, and be able to get around town to do the things she needs to do to take care of her family.”
Kaitlyn drove dwelling in her free 2016 Ford Escape with a smile on her face. She stated her children are already asking her to drive them to get a candy deal with.
“It’s been so much stress and worry and they have no idea what they did for me,” Nebelung stated.
Karl stated this complete course of is a neighborhood effort. As soon as he finds the giveaway vehicles his workforce repairs them. This yr Schram’s auto components in Mason donated the transmission. The auto store has not too long ago expanded and has 2 places now. So Karl stated that subsequent yr they hope to present away 2 vehicles.
