Boyd and Jo Coddington have always been involved with numerous charity organizations. But in 2005, they decided to start their own when a young man named Max Cohen came into their lives. Max was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, a terminal illness, in February 2003. He has a passion for designing cars and motorcycles and his favorite shows are American Hot Rod and American Chopper. It was his dream to design and build his own hot rod. Upon learning of his wish, Boyd and Jo Coddington immediately contacted him and brought him to California to pursue it. They, along with the Coddington Foundation assisted in making this young man�s dream come true by bringing him into design the hot rod and have Max work side by side with the craftsmen in the garage.

Also, Boyd Coddington's Garage has been working with the Elwyn Foundation for years, hiring mentally challenged adults to work in the shop. All are not only employees, but, become part of the Coddington family. Boyd and Jo have always held a special place in their hearts for children and the mentally challenged.

The Coddington Foundation is a Public Benefit non-profit corporation formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Specifically, our organization will provide a unique opportunity for terminally ill children to experience their dreams through building a hot rod which will be auctioned for charity. Provide work opportunities, job experience, and financial sponsorship for mentally challenged adults 18-60 in order to assist them in entering the workplace. And raise funds for other non-profit organizations such as La Habra's children�s programs and the Elwyn Foundation through various charity events, such as the annual Coddington Foundation Car Show and Fundraiser.

The Coddington Foundation is committed to positively impact the lives of those less fortunate in our community and throughout the country. It is our belief that together we can accomplish this mission.