We first introduced you to Veronica Marin in August when a Tomball man contacted us with their amazing story. Bryan Pederson said Marin rescued him when a massive tree crushed his SUV during the May 16 derecho.

The single mom and her three kids were a few cars behind him on Hufsmith Road near FM 2978. When Marin saw what happened, she didn’t hesitate to stop and help.

Thanks in part to Facebook, Pederson tracked her down and started a GoFundMe to help pay for repairs to Marin’s home, which was severely damaged by the storm.

But that was just the beginning for Marin. Braustin Homes, a San Antonio-based mobile home retailer, heard the story and wanted to reward Marin for her heroism.

Instead of using the GoFundMe funds to repair her damaged home, it will go toward a brand new 2025 home provided by Braustin Homes at cost. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, new appliances, and central heating and air. Any money left over will go directly to Marin.

“Veronica Marin is like many of the families we’ve served, a hard-working parent who wants to make a good life for her family,” said Braustin Homes co-founder Jason Piña.

KHOU 11 will be on hand Friday when Marin and her children receive their new home.