ASHLAND —
Inspired by friend and loyal customer Winnie Dixon, Mike Moyer is using a big pink truck to generate funds and attention for breast cancer research.
“We took a truck and painted it pink and hit social media with it. Man, it is hitting like wildfire,” the owner of Moyer’s Towing Service said last week, explaining his plan to contribute 50 percent of the pink truck’s working income to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in Dixon’s name.
Moyer said the tow truck has already made excellent traction toward his $600 goal.
“In the first 16 days, as of yesterday morning, we got $384 ... half of what it has made so far,” he said.
Employee Gene Eaves said he painted the truck pink after the boss came up with the idea. Eaves said he isn’t the truck’s regular driver, but he is aware it has attracted some attention.
“We’ve had a lot of comments from people in here,” he said, standing at front counter of the business at 26th Street and Greenup Avenue.
Those who need towing and want to support the effort can simply request the special hauler when they call, Moyer said.
“They can request the big truck. Just ask for the pink truck. We have 14 days, two weeks left and I would like to raise at least $600. I think we can do it,” Moyer said.
For more information or to request towing services, call (606) 325-6043.
TIM PRESTON can be reached at tpreston@dailyindependent.com or (606) 326-2651.
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