NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 31, 2026Miami-Dade County
Lithia Motors, Military Warrior Support Foundation, and Chase Bank gift car and college scholarship to retired Army veteran Roy Mora
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Retired U.S. Army specialist Roy Mora received a new car and a two-year Miami Dade College scholarship during a surprise presentation at a Miami Heat game. The gifts were provided through a partnership between Lithia Motors, the Military Warrior Support Foundation, and Chase Bank to support Mora and his family.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
A local veteran and volunteer gains reliable family transportation and tuition-free higher education for two years through private corporate and nonprofit contributions.
Key Facts
- Retired U.S. Army specialist Roy Mora received a new car and a two-year scholarship to Miami Dade College.
- The presentation took place as a surprise during a Friday Miami Heat game.
- The gifts were coordinated through a partnership between Lithia Motors, the Military Warrior Support Foundation, and Chase Bank.
- Mora served four years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012.
- Mora is married for 15 years and homeschools his five children.
- Mora actively volunteers with nonprofit organizations supporting families in difficult circumstances.
Who's Mentioned
locationAfghanistan“Location of Mora's 2012 military deployment.”PersonRoy Mora“Retired U.S. Army specialist and local volunteer who received a car and scholars”locationDoral“City where the report originates.”OrganizationMiami Dade College“Provider of the two-year scholarship awarded to Roy Mora.”OrganizationMiami Heat“Host of the game where the surprise presentation took place.”OrganizationMilitary Warrior Support Foundation“Partner organization that helped provide the gifts.”OrganizationLithia Motors“Partner organization that helped provide the gifts.”OrganizationChase Bank“Partner organization that helped provide the gifts.”