Found Money Benefits Charity

Parking Lot Discovery Leads to Surprise Charitable Donation

JakeThe used car lot at West Herr Toyota at Williamsville Bednarz, 21, has been a lot attendant for West Herr Chevy in Hamburg for two years.  Last month, the Derby, NY native was making a routine car delivery to West Herr Toyota in Williamsville when he came across cash laying in the Used Car parking lot. 

"I knew I was going to turn the money in right away, it wasnt even a thought in my mind," Bednarz said. "I guess it's just the way I was raised." 

Bednarz turned the money into Joe Manganaro, used car manager at West Herr Toyota. The money was held at the store for a month but went unclaimed. 

Afterwards,  it was decided the money would be donated to a charity of Bednarz's choice. He chose the Kids Escaping Drugs charity.

West Herr will be matching the amount and giving the donation in Bednarz's name. 

"Thats great to see, and its not something that happens a lot in this day in age," said Bill Loecher, West Herr Vice President.

Thank you to Jake Bednarz for his honesty.  For more information or to make a donation to Kids Escaping Drugs, visit them online today.