Arthritis Foundation Car Donation Review

“While my Mini Cooper gave me a lot of joy over the years, my greatest joy was donating it to the Arthritis Foundation!“

A few weeks ago, my Mini Cooper went to Mini Cooper heaven. Yes, it died on me. Smoke billowed from the exhaust just as I pulled into my parking structure. When the little red needle reached its highest point, panic overcame me. I knew immediately that another costly repair was on the horizon. Or maybe not. But when I went to my mechanic the next day, he gave me the bad news. Yep, this repair would be an expensive one. I had to weight the pros and cons of doing the repair work or cashing it in. After sleeping on it, I knew that it was time to say the final “good-bye.” Over the years, my Mini gave me a lot of joy; it was fun, sporty, and cute. I loved putting the top down in the summer, the way I could maneuver in and out of small parking spaces and, of course, the low gas mileage. But, the years took a toll on my Mini and it was time for me to let go. Letting go of a car can be difficult. It is one of life’s major attachments. It goes everywhere with you, literally. The thought of parting with my Mini made me sad. And then the obvious popped into my head – I could donate it to the Arthritis Foundation! Happiness filled me up! My Mini Cooper still had some good times ahead! Plus, giving a car to a good cause, like the Arthritis Foundation, makes it so much easier to let go. While my Mini Cooper gave me a lot of joy over the years, my greatest joy was donating it to the Arthritis Foundation! When it’s time to say that final “good-bye”, make it a joyous one and consider donating your car to the Arthritis Foundation! Feel the joy!

Thank You, Luella!

The Arthritis Foundation is pursuing a cure for America’s #1 cause of disability while championing the fight to conquer arthritis with life-changing science, resources, advocacy and community connections. Your Arthritis Foundation car donation will support those impacted by arthritis while advancing life-changing research. 

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