She paid cash for a van on Craigslist -- and sadly, she unknowingly bought a stolen vehicle. But some good guys saw the story on Fox 2 and now grandma's got a new ride.
Click on the video player to watch Ron Savage's report.
Debra Giller of Livonia was ripped off by a woman she connected with on Craigslist. Out $2,400 cash -- a red 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan she purchased actually was reported stolen. Police towed the van away. But, Debra still needed a ride to drive her three grandchildren back and forth from her house to school and to get to her medical appointments. Debra is a stage four cancer patient, the cancer has moved from her breast to her bones.
Jeremy Smythe, the finance manager at D & D All American Auto Sales & Service on Groesbeck at 10 Mile in Warren saw the story on Fox 2 and called to offer Debra a beautiful, 2002 red Dodge Grand Caravan free of charge!
"The owner decided to step up to the plate and donate the van," Smythe told Fox 2.
Debra was handed the keys on Saturday. She jumped out of the driver's seat to give Smythe a hug.
"I've had family members that have had cancer and somebody needed to help her out," he said. "There shouldn't be people out there taking advantage of people with cancer. What kind of dirt bag does that to somebody?"
Debra will start radiation treatments this week. The Problems Solvers want to thank everyone who stepped off and offered to help!
Friday, May 24 2013 10:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:15:15 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:27:33 GMT
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:17:03 GMT
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:19:36 GMT
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:47 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:47:05 GMT
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
