Through a shared commitment with The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, Ride-Away donated its fifth vehicle on March 11th to Karen Humes, a single mother of two in need of a new wheelchair accessible van for her youngest daughter, Sophia. Sophia, an active 4th grader and vibrant young lady.
Through tears of joy, Karen Humes said, "We are moved by Ride-Away and Mr. Lore's generosity. It proves that one person can really make a difference. You changed our lives. "
Inspired by Karen' s commitment to her children and Sophia's desire to live a normal life, Mark Lore, President of Ride-Away said the decision was easy. "When we were first approached by Tim Quinn, Executive Director of The Arc, we knew we had to help. We searched our inventory, coordinated with our Maryland office, found the best vehicle for Sophia and shipped it to Maryland within the hour. This was a team effort and we are proud to be such a viable contributor to the Maryland community."
Being able to help people with disabilities and families live productive lives within their community is what Ride-Away is all about and this donation is part of Ride-Away's continued approach to community involvement that encompasses donations, sponsorships, employee volunteerism and scholarships.
The Arc offers a wide variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Harford and Cecil County, both children and adults, to make informed choices in their lifestyles, vocations, education and recreational pursuits, and to assure stable and nurturing lives among their families and friends.
