Thomas DeFranzo on Blogger: Make-A-Wish Foundation and MedCity News Form Partnership

Friday, December 13, 2019

Make-A-Wish Foundation and MedCity News Form Partnership

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The owner of Tommy’s Twin Mill Garage, Thomas DeFranzo builds custom hot rods, including full-sized vehicles inspired by Hot Wheels Cars, from his base in Windsor, Connecticut. In addition to his professional activities, Thomas DeFranzo volunteers at the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Committed to fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 34 minutes on average. As part of its recent activities, the foundation collaborated with MedCity News, a top source for news regarding innovation in the field of health care, to launch a unique partnership.

Through the partnership, MedCity News will publish a feature story on the steps health care organizations are taking to help young patients with critical illnesses tell their stories. The features will share initiatives from some of the more than 50 children's hospitals that work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as three corporate partners. The stories will appear on MedCityNews.com. In addition to the online publication, MedCity News will donate social media and email support.

About Thomas DeFranzo

As the driving force behind Tommy’s Twin Mill Garage in Windsor, Connecticut, owner and president Thomas DeFranzo concentrates on building full-size hot rods that resemble miniature Hot Wheel toys. A two-man shop, Tommy’s Twin Mill has earned accolades at numerous car shows, including a Most Photographed Award at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and a Showstopper Award at the 2019 World of Wheels Show in Boston, Massachusetts.

One of Mr. DeFranzo’s favorite creations is a sleek purple hot rod that he built in honor of his late brother, Al. This vehicle even received an endorsement by Ira Gilford, the designer of the Hot Wheel car on which it was based.

Although he has lived and worked in the greater Hartford, Connecticut, area for several years, Thomas DeFranzo is a devoted fan of the Boston Bruins, the Boston Red Sox, and the New England Patriots. He is also a devoted supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as its annual Wine for Wishes event.