Sometimes the most precious gift of all is the total surprise you never saw coming.

Michelle Weir admits she was shocked and stunned to find out that she was the winner of the Free Car Giveaway, courtesy of KingB次元官网网址檚 Auto Sales in Langford and the Victoria Cool Aid Society.

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The single mother of three and former Cool Aid client has been unable to work as a nurseB次元官网网址檚 aid during the COVID-19 pandemic because she is immunocompromised. The vehicle, a fully refurbished, fully insured 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, will enable her to take on housekeeping jobs without having to rely on transit, and make it much easier to get groceries and run errands for her kids.

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More than 75 people submitted nominations online for the Free Car Giveaway, said Lori Angelini, philanthropy manager for the Victoria Cool Aid Society.

B次元官网网址淲ith so many people in need, it was a hard choice,B次元官网网址� she noted. B次元官网网址淲ith so many deserving nominations to choose from, picking a winner where a car could make such a difference in their life was a challenge. WeB次元官网网址檙e really grateful to David for reaching out to give a car to someone in need.B次元官网网址�

David King, the owner of KingB次元官网网址檚 Auto Sales, said it was a nice way to celebrate their first-year anniversary. B次元官网网址淥ur business is doing well during the pandemic, and I felt that increased our responsibility to reach out and make a difference in the community. IB次元官网网址檝e dealt with Lori at Cool Aid for years and recognize the great work they do.B次元官网网址�

Melissa Barnhard, a support worker who nominated Weir, said it was easy to see how much a car would change WeirB次元官网网址檚 life for the better.

B次元官网网址淚 work with a lot of vulnerable people and see so much need out there,B次元官网网址� Barnhard explained. B次元官网网址淢ichelle is living proof that good things happen to good people.B次元官网网址�

rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com