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For more than 75 years, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has been dedicated to helping veterans who incurred a spinal cord injury or disease, like ALS or MS, receive the benefits they deserve.

Penske Truck Rental, a staunch supporter of veterans, joined with PVA 10 years ago to create the #OneWay4PVA campaign, which encourages one-way rental customers to donate $1 to their rental to benefit PVA.

“Penske is proud to support Paralyzed Veterans of America and the veterans they serve,” said Art Vallely, President of Penske Truck Leasing. “We’re grateful to our truck rental customers and associates who have supported the #OneWay4PVA program for the past 10 years.”

The Penske partnership is an important part of PVA’s mission.

“I consider the Penske partnership to be part of the lifeblood of PVA,” said Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer of PVA. “You give us the ability to execute our programs – everything from providing benefits to supporting research to find a cure for spinal cord disease. The breadth of the programs we execute are all a part of what you make possible with your partnership.”

On a Mission

PVA began in the 1940s as a non-profit organization formed by a group of injured World War II veterans who returned to communities that were inaccessible and ill-prepared to meet their needs.

The organization would become the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated to the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease.

Through the organization’s Research and Education Foundations, PVA invests in research to find cures or develop treatments for paralysis and diseases targeting the spinal cord, such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and multiple sclerosis, as well as TBI (traumatic brain injury).

The organization advocates for quality health care and veterans benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs as well as working to make the country more accessible for all veterans.

PVA’s Architecture Department provides assistance to help the country achieve Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards of compliance by helping to make sure facilities, companies and parks are accessible not just for wheelchair users but anybody suffering from any type of debilitating injury or disease.

PVA provides the services at no charge to veterans and their families, thanks in part to donations from generous Americans and the dedicated support of Penske Truck Rental.

A Moving Partnership

Penske’s Central Reservations associates are on the front lines of the #OneWay4PVA campaign, encouraging one-way rental customers to consider adding a $1 donation to their reservation.

For some who have active-duty or military veterans in their families, their work on behalf of PVA takes on special meaning.

Over the years, PVA leadership has visited with associates at Penske’s corporate headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania, and felt the connection.

“I had the chance to come up to Reading last summer to recognize associates who supported the campaign. The way they told our story was amazing. What it tells me is they have adopted PVA, our mission and an understanding of what we do as a part of their own,” Blake said.

“It can’t be overstated how valuable they are in terms of people who connect with people on a daily basis who may not know anything about the organization,” he said.

Penske’s impact goes far beyond the #OneWay4PVA campaign.

“It's not just about the money that we receive. I have a great appreciation for what the entire Penske Corporation has done for the PVA. It makes me proud to think that someone like Roger Penske has made the mission of PVA part of the mission of the Penske Corporation,” Blake said.

In 2016, Mr. Penske, Chairman of Penske Corporation, was presented with a Humanitarian Award at the annual Paralyzed Veterans Mission: ABLE Awards for his outstanding contribution to support disabled veterans.

In addition to the fundraising campaign, Penske supports the PVA Veterans Career Program, the annual PVA Gala (including hosting the 2022 Gala in Indianapolis), the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, and Paralyzed Veterans Racing through additional sponsorships and in-kind truck rentals.

By Bernie Mixon

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Penske Truck Rental will once again support this year’s National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG), which is co-presented by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Penske is a Bronze Sponsor in 2019.

The competition runs from July 11-July 16 in Louisville, Kentucky. There will be also be a one-day expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center on July 11, where Penske Truck Rental will have a booth.

Penske Truck Rental began its PVA Mission: ABLE campaign with the #OneWay4PVA donation program in 2013. Penske customers are invited to donate $1 to PVA when renting a truck.

Penske offers a 10% discount for active veteran military personnel; a dedicated call center for U.S. military moves, 1-844-4TROOPS (1-844-487-6677); and a certified public scale locator.

 

By “Move Ahead” Staff  

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If you were to honor the memory of every soldier buried in Arlington National Cemetery with his or her own parade, you’d have to host more than 1,100 parades per day for the entire calendar year. And while each of those parades would no doubt be as appreciated and celebrated as the Memorial Day parades and events that will take place this weekend, perhaps you will consider honoring the fallen by supporting those who served beside them…and today live civilian lives with less than they need and deserve.

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As Penske Truck Rental prepares for another busy spring and summer moving season, the company will once again support the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) through its #OneWay4PVA program.

Penske customers who book a one-way moving truck rental are offered the opportunity to donate $1 to PVA. If they choose to donate, Penske Truck Rental also donates $1.00 to the cause.

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Penske Truck Rental is proud to announce thatParalyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has selected the organization to receive theAchieve: ABLE Award, for its continued financial support of PVA’s mission to ensure disabled veterans have access to health care, benefits and jobs. The award will be presented to Penske Truck Rental at the 2015 Mission: ABLE Awards that take place October 6, 2015.

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Penske Truck Rental closed out Military Appreciation Month with a donation of $150,000 to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). The donation is the result of Penske’s ongoing #OneWay4PVA fundraising effort to benefit PVA’sMission: ABLE campaign.

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TheParalyzed Veterans of America (PVA) recently recognized six Central Reservations associates at an awards ceremony for being the highest fundraisers through Penske Truck Rental’s #OneWay4PVA fundraising effort to benefit PVA’s Mission: ABLE campaign.

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Penske Truck Rental presented a check for $318,118 to theParalyzed Veterans of America (PVA) this morning at the charity’s offices in Washington, D.C. The funds were raised for paralyzed veterans during Penske Truck Rental’s #OneWay4PVA fundraising campaign.

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Veterans Day has many meanings. For some it is a time to honor and thank a loved one or friend who served. For others, it is a time of camaraderie and parades to celebrate the freedom veterans have provided through their sacrifices and service. Veterans Day especially invokes moments of great sadness, admiration and reflection as we honor the many generations of fallen heroes, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. In keeping with the tradition of honoring veterans,Penske Truck Leasing representatives today participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at The Arlington National Cemetery along with its charity partners from the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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Penske Truck Rental is a proud supporter and sponsor of theNational Veterans Wheelchair Games, presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The 34th annual event kicked off on Tuesday night with opening ceremonies at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia (see PVA’s video below).

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Penske Truck Rental marked the start of the Memorial Day weekend by recommitting itself to supporting Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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Today, Penske Truck Rental donated $255,157 to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). The donation benefits PVA's Mission: ABLE campaign. This mid-campaign donation is part of Penske’s year-long fundraising effort for the Paralyzed Veterans of America called #OneWay4PVA, which began Memorial Day 2013 and continues through Memorial Day 2014. Penske Truck Rental is a business unit of Reading, Pa.-based Penske Truck Leasing.

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This weekend, the No. 12 Penske Truck Rental Ford Mustang will make another NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) appearance in the Zippo 200 race at Watkins Glen International. Penske Racing Driver Sam Hornish, Jr. will drive the iconic yellow car that will again feature the hashtag: #OneWay4PVA calling attention to Penske Truck Rental’s year-long fundraising effort to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s (PVA) Mission: ABLE program.

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Penske Racing NASCAR driver Sam Hornish Jr., will pilot the No. 12 Penske Truck Rental Ford Mustang in a pair of Nationwide Series races in August, to help Penske Truck Rental support their campaign with the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Hornish will compete on August 3 and August 10 with the Twitter hashtag #OneWay4PVA on the car’s rear bumper.

#OneWay4PVA calls attention to Penske Truck Rental’s year-long fundraising effort to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America and its Mission: ABLE program. The program helps ensure that veterans with disabilities get the care, benefits and job opportunities they’ve earned and deserve.

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Penske Truck Rental is proud to announce a new fundraising effort to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America’sMission: ABLE campaign – to ensure that veterans with disabilities get the care, benefits and job opportunities they’ve earned and deserve.

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