TrueCar DrivenToDrive Program Awards Army Veteran with Brand New Vehicle
TrueCar (NASDAQ: TRUE) has awarded Army veteran Yusuf Henriques a new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid through its DrivenToDrive program, in partnership with DAV and Sheehy Auto Stores. Henriques, a combat medic who served four tours, faced significant challenges after medical discharge, including homelessness and benefits issues.
After losing a fellow veteran to suicide in 2012, Henriques founded IndyGeneUS, focusing on improving diversity in clinical trials and developing biomarkers for PTSD. The vehicle was presented on December 11, 2024, marking the 11th vehicle awarded through the DrivenToDrive program, which launched in 2016 inspired by Army Ranger Cory Remsburg.
The program aims to support veterans' mobility needs and honor their service. Henriques plans to use the vehicle to continue his volunteer work and service to the veteran community.
TrueCar (NASDAQ: TRUE) ha premiato il veterano dell'esercito Yusuf Henriques con una nuova Toyota RAV4 Hybrid attraverso il suo programma DrivenToDrive, in collaborazione con DAV e Sheehy Auto Stores. Henriques, un medico di combattimento che ha prestato servizio in quattro missioni, ha affrontato sfide significative dopo il congedo medico, tra cui senza tetto e problemi di benefici.
Dopo aver perso un compagno veterano per suicidio nel 2012, Henriques ha fondato IndyGeneUS, concentrandosi sul miglioramento della diversità nelle sperimentazioni cliniche e sullo sviluppo di biomarcatori per il PTSD. Il veicolo è stato presentato l'11 dicembre 2024, segnando l'11° veicolo assegnato attraverso il programma DrivenToDrive, lanciato nel 2016 ispirato dal Ranger dell'esercito Cory Remsburg.
Il programma mira a supportare le esigenze di mobilità dei veterani e onorare il loro servizio. Henriques prevede di utilizzare il veicolo per continuare il suo lavoro di volontariato e servizio alla comunità dei veterani.
TrueCar (NASDAQ: TRUE) ha otorgado al veterano del ejército Yusuf Henriques un nuevo Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a través de su programa DrivenToDrive, en asociación con DAV y Sheehy Auto Stores. Henriques, un médico de combate que sirvió en cuatro misiones, enfrentó desafíos significativos tras su baja médica, incluyendo la falta de vivienda y problemas con los beneficios.
Después de perder a un compañero veterano por suicidio en 2012, Henriques fundó IndyGeneUS, enfocándose en mejorar la diversidad en los ensayos clínicos y desarrollar biomarcadores para el PTSD. El vehículo fue presentado el 11 de diciembre de 2024, marcando el 11° vehículo otorgado a través del programa DrivenToDrive, que se lanzó en 2016 inspirado por el Ranger del ejército Cory Remsburg.
El programa tiene como objetivo apoyar las necesidades de movilidad de los veteranos y honrar su servicio. Henriques planea usar el vehículo para continuar su trabajo de voluntariado y servicio a la comunidad de veteranos.
TrueCar (NASDAQ: TRUE)는 군 베테랑 Yusuf Henriques에게 DAV 및 Sheehy Auto Stores와의 협력으로 DrivenToDrive 프로그램을 통해 새로운 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid를 수여했습니다. 전투 의사인 Henriques는 네 번의 임무를 수행한 후 의학적 제대 때문에 주거 어려움과 복지 문제 등 많은 어려움에 직면했습니다.
2012년에 동료 베테랑을 자살로 잃은 후, Henriques는 임상 시험의 다양성을 개선하고 PTSD를 위한 바이오마커를 개발하는 데 집중하는 IndyGeneUS를 설립했습니다. 이 차량은 2024년 12월 11일에 전달되었으며, 2016년 Army Ranger Cory Remsburg의 영감을 받아 시작된 DrivenToDrive 프로그램을 통해 수여된 11번째 차량입니다.
이 프로그램은 베테랑의 이동성 필요를 지원하고 그들의 서비스를 기리기 위한 목적을 가지고 있습니다. Henriques는 이 차량을 사용하여 자원봉사 활동과 베테랑 커뮤니티에 대한 서비스를 계속할 계획입니다.
TrueCar (NASDAQ: TRUE) a décerné au vétéran de l'armée Yusuf Henriques un nouveau Toyota RAV4 Hybrid à travers son programme DrivenToDrive, en partenariat avec DAV et Sheehy Auto Stores. Henriques, un médecin de combat ayant servi lors de quatre missions, a rencontré d'importants défis après son congé médical, notamment l'itinérance et des problèmes de prestations.
Après avoir perdu un camarade vétéran par suicide en 2012, Henriques a fondé IndyGeneUS, axé sur l'amélioration de la diversité dans les essais cliniques et le développement de biomarqueurs pour le PTSD. Le véhicule a été présenté le 11 décembre 2024, marquant le 11ème véhicule attribué à travers le programme DrivenToDrive, lancé en 2016, inspiré par le Ranger de l'armée Cory Remsburg.
Le programme vise à soutenir les besoins de mobilité des vétérans et à honorer leur service. Henriques prévoit d'utiliser le véhicule pour continuer son travail bénévole et son service auprès de la communauté des vétérans.
TrueCar (NASDAQ: TRUE) hat dem Army-Veteranen Yusuf Henriques über sein Programm DrivenToDrive, in Partnerschaft mit DAV und Sheehy Auto Stores, einen neuen Toyota RAV4 Hybrid verliehen. Henriques, ein Sanitäter, der vier Einsätze geleistet hat, sah sich nach seiner medizinischen Entlassung erheblichen Herausforderungen gegenüber, darunter Obdachlosigkeit und Probleme mit Sozialleistungen.
Nachdem er 2012 einen Kollegen-Veteranen durch Suizid verloren hatte, gründete Henriques IndyGeneUS, um die Diversität in klinischen Studien zu verbessern und Biomarker für PTSD zu entwickeln. Das Fahrzeug wurde am 11. Dezember 2024 vorgestellt und war das 11. Fahrzeug, das über das DrivenToDrive-Programm vergeben wurde, das 2016 inspiriert von Army Ranger Cory Remsburg ins Leben gerufen wurde.
Das Programm zielt darauf ab, die Mobilitätsbedürfnisse von Veteranen zu unterstützen und ihren Dienst zu ehren. Henriques plant, das Fahrzeug zu nutzen, um seine ehrenamtliche Arbeit und seinen Dienst an der Veteranengemeinschaft fortzusetzen.
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In partnership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans), TrueCar recognizes veteran for continued service to community
Henriques enlisted in the Army after graduating high school and served as a combat medic. He completed four tours and aspired to a full military career, but injuries sustained in combat led to a medical discharge.
Returning to civilian life proved challenging for Henriques, a single father of three young daughters. He faced homelessness and struggled to navigate the benefits system. DAV proved instrumental in helping him receive his full military benefits.
In 2012, a close friend, and a
Today, Henriques' new mission, as founder and CEO of IndyGeneUS, is to improve diversity to make clinical trials and medical treatments more effective. An alumnus of the DAV Patriot Boot Camp entrepreneur program, his innovations include biomarkers for PTSD and a device for detecting toxin exposure.
Representatives from TrueCar and Sheehy Auto Stores presented Henriques with a new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid on Dec. 11, 2024, in recognition of his service and commitment to others. The reliable transportation will facilitate his ongoing service and volunteer work.
"This incredible honor from TrueCar means a great deal," said Henriques. "Serving my fellow veterans is a passion, and this new vehicle will empower me to continue making a positive difference in their lives. I'm truly humbled by this opportunity."
"We are deeply honored to recognize Army veteran Yusuf Henriques for his extraordinary service," stated Jantoon Reigersman, TrueCar President and CEO. "His dedication to helping fellow veterans is truly inspiring. By awarding him this new vehicle, we hope to empower him to continue making a significant impact."
TrueCar launched the DrivenToDrive program in 2016, inspired by Army Ranger and DrivenToDrive ambassador Cory Remsburg, who was severely injured serving in
"We are grateful to TrueCar for recognizing Yusuf's outstanding service and dedication," said Barry Jesinoski, DAV CEO and national adjutant. "This generous gift will undoubtedly enhance his ability to continue supporting fellow veterans and underscores TrueCar's commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of our nation's heroes."
For more information about DrivenToDrive, its mission, past recipients, and ways to get involved, visit https://www.truecar.com/driventodrive/.
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About DAV
DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promise to America's veterans. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; providing employment resources to veterans and their families and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a nonprofit organization with nearly 1 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the US Congress in 1932. Learn more at DAV.org.
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