By Sonia Isaacs
CHRISTMAS is the time for giving and Mooloolah man, Sam Tucker, certainly embodies that sentiment all the way. Sam’s social enterprise, Cans for Cars, gives away refurbished cars to local community members in need. With eight cars already restored and donated to date, Sam said he is working around the clock to ensure another two cars are ready for donation before Christmas.
As news of Sam’s project spreads further, people are reaching out to support his vision in making a positive difference to the lives of others by giving. Currently, seven additional cars are in the pipeline and Sam has been contacting local businesses for recipient recommendations.
Sam hopes to surprise his next recipient, who is a Mooloolah Valley Community Association member, with an automatic car. He said they had no expectations of anything in return when they donated their manual car to the project, which they could no longer drive due to health reasons.
“They did such a wonderful thing for me, I’d like to do a nice thing for them in return and donate back a car their family can drive,” said Sam.
To find out more, follow Sam’s generous adventures at www.facebook. com/Cans-For-Cars-106151185057371