Metro Detroit mother gifted new car in time for Christmas

The mother was astonished. Consider that the bus was her primary means of transportation when she woke up this morning. She has a new car parked in her driveway as she goes to bed.

DETROIT (FOX 2):A new set of wheels to assist her navigate around town was an unexpected lift for a mother of four who had fallen on hard times.

The mother was astonished. Consider that the bus was her primary means of transportation when she woke up this morning. She has a new car parked in her driveway as she goes to bed.

“God is good. The fact that I won is unbelievable. Ashley Leatherwood, the winner, stated, “My car was stolen back in May.” “My son just had a seizure.”

After winning a brand-new Chevy Equinox on Monday night, Leatherwood was overtaken with emotion.

“My infant was born with an unusual illness. Three times a week, her therapist and nurses visit the residence. She added, “I have to take the bus back to pick up my daughter from the school bus.” “It’s simply too much. I was shocked to learn that I had won.

After attending the “Beat the Odds/Detroit Friends and Family Car Giveaway” at Impact Church, the mother of four claims that she found out she had won a moment later.

When the announcement was made, the gym was full.

“Four people actually got selected, or three people,” creator Darrell Ewing stated. “She was chosen as the fourth candidate. She was the fourth person here because the other three didn’t even show up to take up the automobile. She walked away with a car today.”

Leatherwood submitted a video to the competition explaining her desire for a car, according to Ewing, founder of Beat the Odds, an organization that has proven successful in lowering street crime. He and Lions defensive end Za Darius Smith were immediately moved by her story.

“I nearly burst into tears. I might cry now, you know,” Smith added. “I’m just kidding, but I’m thrilled for her, guy. Just being able to give this Christmas is a blessing, dude, and it’s all love.”

Smith and Ewing worked together to arrange the car giveaway. It’s all about paying forward, he argues.

“I watched my mom take care of me and my brother. It was just so hard, you know, for her. So, to be able to come here and bless somebody with a car is awesome man,” he said.

Leatherwood was grateful. She cried and gave hugs throughout the night. Not only did she walk away with a new set of keys, but a renewed hope for the holidays.

“Keep hope alive. Keep praying. God is good,” said Leatherwood. “He really is.”

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