N.J. Man Crafts Snow Ice Cream Truck to Raise Money for Children's Hospital

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A man in Cranford, New Jersey has built a snow ice cream truck in the shape of a 1953 Chevy Good Humor truck and is selling $5 ice cream bars out of it to raise money for the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation. The snow truck, complete with headlights, rims, and a front seat, is a tribute to Schott's father who volunteered at the hospital in the 1960s and 1970s.

Why it matters

The snow ice cream truck is bringing joy to the community and raising much-needed funds for the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation, which provides care for children with special needs. It's a heartwarming example of how one person's creativity and generosity can make a real difference.

The details

Robert Schott, a Cranford resident, has crafted a snow ice cream truck that is 99% made out of snow. The truck is modeled after a 1953 Chevy Good Humor truck, complete with headlights, rims, and a front seat. Schott is selling $5 Good Humor bars out of the truck, with all proceeds going to the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation. Schott's inspiration for the project came from his father, Joseph Schott, who volunteered at the hospital in the 1960s and 1970s.

• Schott's father, Joseph Schott, volunteered at the Children's Specialized Hospital in the 1960s and 1970s.
• The snow ice cream truck's grand opening happened on Friday evening.
• Since the grand opening, Schott has raised more than $5,000 for the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation.

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What’s next

Schott plans to continue selling ice cream out of the snow truck to raise additional funds for the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation.