Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride® Took Place April 21 at #1 Cochran Mazda North Hills in Wexford, PA
MEDIA NOTE: Photos from the NABC Recycled Rides® presentation are available HERE
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 21, 2026) – On Tuesday, April 21, a seven-year veteran of the U.S. Army and mother of two received a life changing gift — a beautifully refurbished vehicle as she continues to work while helping her fellow veterans. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Body by Cochran (a Certified Collision Group Affiliate).
The presentation took place at #1 Cochran Mazda North Hills located in Wexford, PA. The recipient was nominated by the Veterans Leadership Program. VLP serves over 8,000 veterans annually throughout 30 counties in Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio with housing, wellness, career development and supportive services.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone that helped make this possible,” said recipient Martha Hari. “I truly, truly appreciate this vehicle, not only because it provides me with transportation, but it gives me independence for myself and my kids.”
A 2023 Honda CRV, donated by Allstate and refurbished by the technicians at Body by Cochran Butler County, was presented to Martha Hari. Sheis a U.S. Army veteran who served her country proudly from 2015 to 2022. Martha served 7 years in the Army Medical Logistics Command, received several medals of merit and was honorably discharged. Hari is a single mother of two wonderful young children. Her previous vehicle is no longer working nor repairable. Without reliable transportation, she has had to rely on friends, family and ride shares to get to work and take care of her children’s needs. Martha’s job working with veterans requires her to travel in order to assist and make routine visits. This refurbished vehicle from the NABC Recycled Rides® will allow her to continue caring for her children while also helping her fellow veterans. She is an extremely reliable, hardworking, focused individual who much deserving of this gift.
“Martha makes such an impact on the lives of countless veterans and today we are grateful to have the opportunity to recognize her,” said Ben Stahl, CEO of Veterans Leadership Program. “She is the definition of resilience, works hard and shows up, and day in and day out she puts others before herself. And that says everything about who Martha is.”
“The entire Cochran family would like to thank National Auto Body Council and Allstate insurance for the continued partnerships, said David Black, COO of Body by Cochran. “Everyone at Body by Cochran is humbled to be a part of such a worthy cause. Giving back to the communities we serve is paramount and ingrained in our DNA. Today’s event reminds us all how blessed we are. Thanks to everyone for the hard work making this day a success.”
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®.
A division of #1 Cochran, Body by Cochran is the #1 choice for collision repair in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Whether you’ve been in a major car accident, have minor dings and dents in need of repair, or want to makeover your car or truck, you’ve come to the right place. The same transparency and exemplary customer service that have made #1 Cochran the leading auto retailer in Western Pennsylvania also make our body shops the best around. They are a Certified Collision Group Affiliate.
Additional partners in this presentation include: #1 Cochran Mazda North Hills, #1 Cochran Honda South Hills, WL Davison, Copart, Advanced Remarketing Services and Cars for Charity.
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.™).
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.
The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation Keys for Change program also helps drive funding for key programs. The easy, efficient donation process allows vehicle owners to turn their unwanted vehicles into life-changing support. All vehicle donations fund critical programs that provide support and assistance for families in need, military members, veterans and first responders.
For more information, visit http://www.nationalautobodycouncil.org/.