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Veteran Gets Life-Changing Car Surprise

Mark Knowlton, a Vietnam War veteran, received a fully refurbished car during a basketball game, thanks to American Family Insurance and Gerber Collision and Glass. The Recycled Rides program, run by Veterans Outreach Wisconsin, helped Mark, who had been homeless, get back on the road. Since 2007, the program has given out over 3,500 vehicles, making a significant impact on veterans lives. Checkout Solipillow.com

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