A unique program in British Columbia is working towards the dual goals of getting unsafe, polluting vehicles off the road while also improving life for people with kidney disease.
The Kidney Car Program is part of a series of "recycle for life" programs developed by The Kidney Foundation of Canada that benefit the environment, vehicle owners and people affected by kidney disease.
The vehicle recycling program accepts trucks, motorcycles, trailers, ATVs and even farm equipment. Donors receive a free vehicle tow and a tax receipt.
"Removing unsafe vehicles from our roads through the Kidney Car Program is an environmentally sound way to make our roads safer," stated BCAA Road Safety Foundation president Allan Lamb in a recent press release.
With BCAA Road Safety Foundation's involvement and BCAA's network of towing contractors, the Kidney Car Program is being extended province wide. The BCAA Road Safety Foundation receives 50 per cent of the proceeds from each vehicle donated by BCAA members.
"Kidney disease is a major cause of death in Canada and an estimated 240,000 British Columbians either suffer from or are at risk for this devastating disease," said Lorraine Gerard, executive director of The Kidney Foundation, B.C. Branch. "We are thrilled to have BCAA Road Safety Foundation partner with us in our fight to make life better for those with kidney disease."
To donate your vehicle call 1-888-538-1057 or donate online at www.kidney.bc.ca. BCAA members should mention their membership at time of booking.
