Avondale, AZ – In a heartwarming display of community compassion, Earnhardt Honda, along with fellow Valley Honda dealers, joined forces to bring a touch of joy to young patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Their gift: the Shogo electric ride-on vehicle, purpose-built to brighten the days of children undergoing medical treatment.
Honda engineers, in collaboration with Earnhardt Honda, conceptualized Shogo as part of the innovative “Project Courage.” The initiative aims to alleviate the stress and anxiety faced by young patients and their families during hospital stays. Shogo, named after the Japanese word for “soaring into the future,” represents a leap forward in pediatric care.
Crafted with child safety in mind, Shogo boasts doorless accessibility, central seating with child-friendly steering controls, and easy-to-clean, soft-to-the-touch surfaces. The vehicle also features thoughtful additions, such as an IV pole holder and a push bar for manual assistance by caregivers.
Designed for simplicity, Shogo empowers young patients to operate power controls, manage the go/stop mechanism, and cruise at a controlled speed of 1-5 miles per hour, supervised by nurses or caregivers.
“Project Courage” emphasizes the therapeutic power of play and laughter, providing a positive impact on the healing process. The Shogo models include features like a toy bucket, cup holders, a customizable license plate slot, and a center horn with various sound options, all contributing to a fun and uplifting experience for the young riders.
Earnhardt Honda, a proud member of the Earnhardt Auto Centers, embodies a rich legacy of community engagement dating back to its founder, Tex Earnhardt, who started the company in 1951. Tex’s commitment to the community continues through initiatives like this, where dealerships actively support local charities.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, a cornerstone of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, received this thoughtful donation in November. Earnhardt Honda and Earnhardt Auto Centers, with their generous contribution, have once again demonstrated that community support can come in the form of smiles and laughter for those who need it most.
source: https://cowboylifestylenetwork.com/earnhardt-honda-donation/