Teacher's Frozen Car Leads to Surprise Gift from Carvana

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Tianna Graham, a 24-year-old fifth-grade math teacher in Philadelphia, found her 2016 Honda Civic completely encased in ice after a recent snowstorm. Videos of the frozen car quickly went viral on TikTok, drawing tens of millions of views. When Graham visited Carvana's car vending machine facility, expecting a small discount, she was instead surprised with a brand new 2022 Honda Civic, complete with a large bow and filled with school supplies.

Why it matters

The unexpected act of kindness from Carvana has captured the hearts of many online, highlighting the power of social media to connect people and businesses in meaningful ways. Graham plans to use her new car to attend a National Federation of the Blind convention, where her sister is a member, as Graham is pursuing a graduate degree to become an orientation and mobility specialist.

The details

After Graham's video of her frozen car went viral, Carvana, a car vending machine company, invited her to visit their facility. When she arrived with her mom and sister, she was shocked to see a bright blue 2022 Honda Civic descend from the vending machine, topped with a large bow and filled with school supplies, including an ice pick that Graham joked she might actually need.

• Graham's 2016 Honda Civic was encased in ice after a recent snowstorm and stretch of arctic temperatures.
• Graham's video of the frozen car quickly went viral on TikTok, drawing tens of millions of views.

What’s next

Graham is already planning her first trip in her new ride: a drive to Ocean City, Maryland, for a National Federation of the Blind convention. The event holds special meaning for her, as her sister is blind, and Graham is currently pursuing a graduate degree to become an orientation and mobility specialist, helping blind individuals learn to navigate safely with canes.