'It's Something I Needed Really Badly'

'It's Something I Needed Really Badly'

Tools

Story Published: May 20, 2003 at 1:18 PM PDT

Story Updated: Aug 31, 2006 at 1:03 AM PDT

By John Sharify

Watch the story
TACOMA - A Tacoma man has so much to be thankful for after he received the one thing he desperately needed.

And Bob Torres can thank KOMO viewers, who made it all possible.

Bob now has a wheelchair lift.

Viewers who were struck by Bob's positive attitude donated more than $1,100 for the lift and another $300 for Bob to make repairs on his van.

Torres, who's 60 years old, has had two heart attacks, chronic back pain, diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis.

"I love it. It's great. It's fantastic. It's something I needed really badly," says Torres with a smile.

If you want help, give us a call. We'll see what we can do.

If you have a problem you think John might be able to whelp with, you can call the People Helper at (206) 441-HELP, or you can email John Sharify at peoplehelper@komo4news.com

And also call John if you're interested in KOMO's Piano Project. We'll be delivering donated pianos to schools across Western Washington.

Weather & Traffic

Icon
Current Temp 70.0 °F
Mostly Cloudy with Haze
More Weather

Weather & Traffic

More Weather

On Demand

Resources and info you need to prepare for the switch to DTV.

Stay Connected

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Marketplace