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Charlotte, NC Area Veteran Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Maaco and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 6, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 6, 2026) – On Tuesday, October 6, a Charlotte, NC area veteran received the gift of reliable transportation to better help him care for his family. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Maaco, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.

NABC® and the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® Announce Unique Fundraiser for November!

August 24, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 24, 2026) – This fall, NABC® and the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® are taking a step in a new direction for fundraising, trading golf spikes for walking shoes in the unique new Steps to Change and Save Lives Challenge, to be held November 1 through 6, 2026, both in Las Vegas and virtually across the country.

1Collision County Line of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Local First Responders Help Make Milwaukee-area Drivers Safer on the Road Through National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

August 22, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 22, 2026) – First responders from across the greater Milwaukee area donned their gear at 1Collision County Line in Menomonee Falls, WI, on Thursday, August 21 for a hands-on learning experience teaching them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most, all thanks to the 1Collison County Line, vehicle donor Allstate and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program. Genesis Rescue Systems provided the tools used by the instructors in the demonstrations.

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Farmers Insurance® and Local First Responders Help Make Greensboro Area Drivers Safer on the Road Through National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

August 22, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 22, 2026) – Over 20 first responders from the Greensboro, NC, area put on their rescue gear for a hands-on demonstration of the latest techniques in emergency vehicle extrication, preparing them to provide the best response for car accident victims in North Carolina’s Piedmont region. This was all thanks to Pinnacle Financial Partners, Allstate, who donated the vehicles, and Hurst Jaws of Life® tools, which provided the tools used by the instructors in the demonstrations.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue, GEICO and Crash Champions Help Make Washington, DC Area Drivers Safer on the Road Through the National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

August 22, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 22, 2026) – First responders from across the Washington, D.C. area donned their gear at Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue in Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, August 20 for a hands-on learning experience teaching them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most, all thanks to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue, vehicle donor GEICO, Crash Champions, which provided lunch, and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program. HURST Jaws of Life/MES provided the tools used by the instructors in the demonstrations.

Two Dallas-Area Veterans Receive Refurbished Vehicles Thanks to Allstate and Crash Champions as Part of the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® Program

August 20, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 20, 2026) – On Wednesday, August 19, two deserving Dallas-area veterans experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide them independence and the ability to work and care for their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with vehicle donors Allstate and repair partners Crash Champions.

Fargo, ND Veteran Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC®, Farmers®, ABRA Auto Body and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

August 19, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 19, 2026) – Recently, a U.S. Army veteran from West Fargo, ND, received the gift of a lifetime — a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help him continue caring for his disabled daughter. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Farmers Insurance® and repair partner ABRA Auto Body, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive products.

Orlando Area Veteran Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Community Collision Centers, and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

August 19, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 19, 2026) – On Tuesday, August 18, an Orlando area veteran received an unforgettable gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle which will allow him the freedom and independence to better manage his daily life. . The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate, and repair partner Community Collision Centers.

Pinnacle Financial Partners Award Bowling Green Nursing Student a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

August 6, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 6, 2026) – On Thursday, August 6, Camryn Holder, a nursing student from Bowling Green, KY, received the gift of reliable transportation — a beautifully refurbished vehicle that will help her as she continues her education and pursues her career. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Gerber Collision & Glass with support from Enterprise.

Houston Area Mother Caring for Her Family Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, 1st Choice Collision, and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

August 6, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 6, 2026) – On Tuesday, August 4, a Houston area mother will receive a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle enabling her as she continues to take care of her family. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, car partners Allstate, and 1st Choice Collision, a member of the OpenRoad Collision network of brands.

Pinnacle Financial Partners Help Award Memphis Young Woman a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC®, Allstate, Carey’s Body Shop and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

August 4, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 4, 2026) – On Tuesday, August 4, a young woman from Memphis, received the gift of reliable transportation — a beautifully refurbished vehicle that will help her continue to care for her children and serve her community. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Carey’s Body Shop, with support from Enterprise.

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