On April 13, 2026, at the Omni PGA Resort in Frisco, Texas, we had the honor of partnering with the National Auto Body Council through the NABC Recycled Rides program to present a life-changing vehicle to U.S. Marine Corps veteran Pedro Perez.

Pedro served our country from 2007 to 2011, completing two deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After returning home, he continued his service as a police officer in Donna, Texas. In 2013, Pedro was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in his bones and lungs, leading to the difficult decision to undergo surgery that resulted in the removal of his leg and part of his pelvis.

More than a decade later, Pedro continues to live with incredible strength and resilience. Using crutches, a wheelchair, and a powerchair, he refuses to let his circumstances define him. Instead, he remains focused on staying strong, both physically and mentally, while holding onto the passions that bring him peace, especially time spent outdoors.

Through this gifting, we were proud to help present Pedro with a 2020 4x4 GMC Sierra equipped with an ANT Lift. This was all made possible through the NABC Recycled Rides program. This vehicle was generously supported by Allstate, repaired and refurbished by Gerber Collision and Glass, with adaptive modifications funded by the Freedom Mobility Foundation and completed by MobilityWorks. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to American Airlines for flying Pedro to be part of this special moment.