Hunter Cmelo 's family were told their old Chrysler Durango had been repaired . Were surprised with a 2001 Dodge minivan with a new windshield and tires . Radio host Bill Meyer came up with the idea to help family get a reliable car . Saw photograph of Hunter 's punishment for being late to school . Community pitched in to get the family a different car after mechanic realized repairs would cost more than the car . School ended detention policy , said they have designated a new separate room for late students to complete 'necessary catch-up work '
Hunter Cmelo 's family were told their old Dodge Durango had been repaired . Were surprised with a 2001 Chrysler minivan with a new windshield and tires . Radio host Bill Meyer came up with the idea to help family get a reliable car . Saw photograph of Hunter 's punishment for being late to school . Community pitched in to get the family a different car after mechanic realized repairs would cost more than the car . School ended detention policy , said they have designated a new separate room for late students to complete 'necessary catch-up work '