What Thomas Lees thought was a work-related service call wound up being a life-changing experience.
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When at last the Lees family was united in the showroom, they were greeted with applause and the unexpected happy news.
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The Lees had been nominated for the giveaway by friend Sarah Hasselaar.
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Each of the sponsors contributed to the refurbishing of the van, which included gas cards and a year香蕉视频直播檚 insurance. Braby香蕉视频直播檚 family even threw in a new kid香蕉视频直播檚 car seat, while SASCU staff donated $270.
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More than 100 entries were submitted for the giveaway, each with a difficult story, making for some difficult choices, explained Fix Auto general manager Derick Miller, who came up with idea of the giveaway with SASCU Insurance general manager Janice Giesbrecht.
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In her entry, Hasselaar explained Thomas found himself unemployed just before the recent arrival of Tom Jr.
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Tom was indeed all smiles with the way his work day turned out.
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Each of the participating partners were just as pleased by the experience, being able to be there for a family in need.
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香蕉视频直播淭he hard work the Lees are putting into building a stronger future is really touching. This vehicle will help them move forward,香蕉视频直播� commented Giesbrecht.
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