Chanukah came a bit early this year for one Borough Park family.
On Monday, Israel Pinter was handed the keys to a custom van for his son Alter, who at age 12 lost both legs, and nearly his life, after a battle with a bacterial infection and a case of swine flu.
The van was presented to Israel and Alter by Assemblyman Dov HikinD and representatives from Bay Ridge Toyota.
“I have the keys for a new Toyota Sienna LE,” a jubilant Pinter told 1010 WINS reporter Steve Sandberg.
Specially equipped for Pinter’s wheelchair bound son, the $50,000 vehicle was donated just in time for the holidays.
For Alter, getting life back to normal has been a struggle. Everyday tasks like getting in and out of the car became a chore, but not anymore.
“He struggled for months. He was on the respirator, he was almost not here. It’s just a miracle he’s here now,” Pinter said.
Pinter was grateful for the grand gesture. “From the bottom of my heart, I really thank everyone,” he said.
{CBS Local/Matzav.com Newscenter}
Thanks for the wonderful story.
very nice
touching story
thank you to bay ridge toyota
I met this boy when he was recuperating at the hospital. He is a gorgeous boy k’ah who stole the hearts of everyone around him!
His parents deserve any gift given to them, since they are the true models of accepting Hashem’s will with a smile. Truly an inspiring family!
I think that the Frumah olam should show their hakaras hatov & consider Bay Ridge Toyota for their next vehicle purchase. If they are the ones that stepped up to the plate & did this tremendous act of charity, then they deserve our respect & we should put our money where our mouth is! Not everything is about saving $16.32!
May he have a Refuah shelaimah b’soch sha’ar cholei yisroel
This family is such a strong source of chizuk to so many of us out there! I’m so happy this worked out for them.
does it have a pedal prob. steering wheel
Thank you so very much for the kind words. We @bayridgetoyota are happy to put a smile on the face of such a wonderful little boy. Have a blessed Holiday.
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