Texas elementary school ‘dads club’ gifts Jeep to beloved crossing guard after her car broke down: ‘Let’s help care for her’
By Caitlin Mccormack
Published on March 25, 2026.
A group of fathers from Moss Haven Elementary School in Texas raised nearly $7,000 to buy a new car for beloved crossing guard, Trecia Crawford, after her car broke down in October. The Dallas-area school's dads club raised the funds in less than a week, with Marcus Waither and Adam Tharp leading the fundraising effort. The club's members, who aim to improve students and teachers' environments, also purchased a white Jeep at a significant discount and promised free oil changes. The remaining funds were used to cover Crawford's car insurance. This isn't the first time the club has supported Crawford; in May 2023, her car was totaled in an accident.
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Texas elementary school ‘dads club’ gifts Jeep to beloved crossing guard after her car broke down: ‘Let’s help care for her’
A Texas school's dads club raised nearly $7,000 to support crossing guard Trecia Crawford after her car broke down, despite her regular commute.