On May 30, Richie V, or Richie Vaia, the so-calledAlthough he survived the crash, he suffered fractured toes and the impact completely destroyed his mobilein April 2021 at the Sunbird Golf Resort.video, he announced his quest to drive from Arizona to Chicago on Route 66. He planned to stop in 10 cities and bring the taste of Chicago to each one for free to raise awareness for mental health and to feed the unhoused.
"I did not sell one hot dog on the trip," said Vaia."Everything was given away at historical landmarks and later in the day feeding a shelter or sober living facility." He raised money for gas and food supplies for the cross country trip through sponsors like Vienna Beef and Micamp Solutions along with donations on Facebook.
"I have a lot of friends and family who are struggling with resources after COVID," said Vaia."And when I serve food, people smile."Then, on his drive back to Chandler, he and the cart he was towing were hit by a semi-truck in Albuquerque. "How am I alive? I must have had an angel protecting me," said Vaia."But I am suffering a lot of physical, emotional and financial pain." He has set up arebuild his business and open a brick-and-mortar in Tempe or Chandler. So far, he has raised $7,603 of his goal of $50,000.
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