PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — TBC Corp.'s Tire Kingdom network thanked medical staffers recently at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for their dedication and efforts to combat COVID-19 by treating them to snow cones.
On Aug. 12, Tire Kingdom treated more than 190 employees, including doctors, nurses, therapists and administrative staff, to the cool treat from Kona Ice.
TBC also shared the Essential Business Appreciation Offer with the employees that includes special discounts for frontline workers at all Tire Kingdom locations.
"We are so grateful for all of the support we have received from our community," Heather Havericak, Broward Health Medical Center CEO, said. "The Kona Ice truck certainly lifted spirits and brought a lot of smiles to our team. These amazingly generous acts of kindness are so appreciated."
Tire Kingdom has more than 190 stores throughout Florida.
"We recognize that the medical professionals are on the front lines, working tirelessly around the clock as the pandemic continues to grapple South Florida," Erik R. Olsen, TBC president and CEO, said. "They are the true heroes.
"This is just a small way to say, 'Thank You' for their efforts in fighting COVID-19. I hope we were able to lift their spirits a bit."