Today, Retired U.S. Navy Special Operator First Class Christopher Maddox, a local Carlsbad resident, was surprised with a payment-free 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, courtesy of Wells Fargo and the Helpful San Diego Honda Dealers Association, in collaboration with the Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program. This incredible gesture honors Christopher’s service and sacrifice, offering support as he transitions into the next chapter of his life.
Christopher Maddox, a highly decorated veteran who served as a lead medic and breacher with SEAL Team 8, was visibly moved by the surprise along with his girlfriend Talia and dog. He had no idea he would be receiving a new vehicle, believing he was simply going on a dog walk with his girlfriend at Alga Norte Community Park.
The emotional presentation captured the true essence of gratitude and community support, with representatives from the San Diego Honda Dealers Association, Wells Fargo, and the Military Warriors Support Foundation coming together to recognize Christopher’s bravery and contributions.
Veteran Bio: Retired U.S Navy Special Operator First Class Christopher Maddox
Retired U.S. Navy Special Operator First Class Christopher Maddox, a Littleton, Colorado native, joined the military in 2004. Serving from 2005 to 2016, Maddox was a lead medic and lead breacher with SEAL Team 8 during multiple combat deployments in Iraq and Africa. His distinguished military career earned him awards such as the Joint Service Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Maddox currently resides in Carlsbad, California.
About San Diego Honda Dealers Association
The San Diego Honda Dealers Association, made up of 10 local dealerships in the region, created its “Helpful” campaign in 2020 to spread Random Acts of Helpfulness to residents to and organizations across San Diego. Helping to donate a new vehicle to a deserving local veteran, is one more way they are lending a hand to recognize and support those who go above and beyond in the community.
About Military Warriors Support Foundation
Military Warriors Support Foundation is a 501(C)(3) non-profit charity, founded by LTG. Leroy Sisco (Ret), in 2007. Their mission is to provide programs that facilitate a smooth and successful transition for our nation’s combat-wounded military heroes, Gold Star Spouses, and their families. Their programs focus on housing and homeownership, recreational activities, transportation assistance and leadership development. Through their programs, they award mortgage-free homes and payment-free vehicles to combat-wounded military heroes and unmarried Gold Star Spouses. In addition to the home or vehicle, the families receive family and financial mentoring. For more information, visit www.MilitaryWarriors.org
About Wells Fargo’s Sponsored Vehicle Donation Program
Wells Fargo started its Sponsored Vehicle Donation Program in 2015 to support combat-wounded veterans, Gold Star families, and military- and veteran-related nonprofit organizations. Since then, the company has worked with auto dealerships across the country to donate over 100 vehicles, along with financial mentoring for veterans and their families, valued at over $3.1 million as part of a broader effort to expand access to financial health as the Bank of Doing. Learn more about what we are doing at www.wellsfargo.com/impact.
