Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride® Took Place April 15 at the Faulkner Collision Center in South Philadelphia
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PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 15, 2026) – On Wednesday, April 15, a Philadelphia mother in need received a life-changing gift – a refurbished vehicle to help her in caring for her son, Zakki, and his medical needs. The donation was made possible by vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Faulkner Collision Center of South Philadelphia.
The presentation took place at the Faulkner Collision Center location in South Philadelphia. The recipient was nominated by FRIENDS for FRIENDS®. FRIENDS for FRIENDS® is a community dedicated to extending itself to others who may be suffering extraordinary circumstances on their life’s journey.
“This is such a beautiful gift because we had to take buses, rideshares and even had to walk to get to Zakki’s medical appointments,” said recipient Stephanie Middleton. “Not having a reliable vehicle was tough and exhausting on him. This will help so much because he will now have more energy to stay mobile and do other things.”
A 2024 Honda HR-V Sport, donated by Allstate and refurbished by the technicians at Faulkner Collision Center of South Philadelphia, was presented to Stephanie Middleton. Sheis the mother of two wonderful children. Her son, Zakki, has disabilities caused by congenital heart defects that resulted in him having a stroke shortly after birth 32 years ago. Zakki has since had 29 surgeries, 17 of them on his heart. Stephanie provides around-the-clock care for him. The love she has for both her children is what keeps her going, but it is far from easy. Lacking a reliable vehicle can be dangerous for her, especially if the critical need for immediate medical attention should arise. This refurbished vehicle from the NABC Recycled Rides® program will allow Stephanie to get to crucial medical appointments for Zakki, while also fulfilling household duties and assisting in his care. It will also give her peace of mind, knowing she has a reliable vehicle as she works hard every day.
Allstate, a Level One partner of the National Auto Body Council®, has donated more than 300 vehicles to people and organizations through the NABC Recycled Rides® program, making it one of the largest car donor partners of NABC Recycled Rides®.
Faulkner Collision Center, a member of Certified Collision Group (CCG) is an I-CAR Platinum Certified repair facility and has refurbished dozens of vehicles for people in need throughout eastern Pennsylvania through the NABC Recycled Rides® program.
NABC Recycled Rides® is a unique program in which businesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides® program in 2007, members of the National Auto Body Council® have donated more than 3,750 vehicles valued at some $67 million.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL®
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,750 vehicles valued at more than $67 million and provided extrication opportunities for some 7,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™). That effort equates to a 4:1 ROI in dollar value delivered from NABC® membership dollars.
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.