Towing company donates repairs, tires to help high school student get to school
By Andy Alcock
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INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KMBC) — A towing company has gone the extra mile to help a high school student in need.
Last month, Jason Hubbs’ Ford Fusion rolled up to William Chrisman High School in Independence on a tow truck with some new tires.
On Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, Hubbs had a blowout on the highway.
His sister rescued him, and he left his car.
“I was supposed to come back later that day. And when I went back, it was gone,” Hubbs said.
With snow in the forecast, Jason’s car had been towed.
And it would cost $800, he didn’t have to get it without repairs.
Living with a friend’s family in the Northland and having no way to get to school, Hubbs was waking up at 4 a.m., taking a bus, walking for about half an hour, and still showing up late for school.
Hubbs talked to Chrisman Family Counselor Angela Shipley and told her why.
“So, I called my boss, and I was like, hey, I’ve got to figure out how to get his car out so he can get here to school,” Shipley said.
She reached out to Lindsay Inlow of Brad’s Towing & Recovery.
After speaking to Inlow, owner Bradd Trigg decided not only to give Hubbs his car back free of charge, but he also replaced the tires, had a cracked wheel fixed, and added new brakes.
“I had a rough life too and I would like someone to help me like this kid deserves to get help,” Trigg said.
“He’s a great kid and truly comes here, is dedicated to finishing his studies, wants to graduate, has plans for after school,” Shipley said.
“There’s many ways I could thank them, and it has really helped me a lot, and it has made me really look at the people differently,” Hubbs said.
He also said he wants to help people who are worse off than himself by feeding homeless people in his community.
“Big O Tire” and “D and M Automotive” also contributed to the repairs for Hubbs’ car.
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