AUSTINTOWN, Ohio - A Girard man was recognized Wednesday for his contributions to local charities. 

Officials at Greenwood Chevrolet in Austintown announced Joe Datchuk won what's called the Extra Mile Giveaway. The annual event rewards one donor who gives to either the United Way of Trumbull County or the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.

Datchuk had the choice between a 2020 Chevrolet Trax or $15,000. He chose the cash because he has three children under five. 

Every year, there are five finalists from each United Way who are chosen at random. The finalists are then placed in a random order where they choose a key to try and start the selected vehicle. The one who is able to start the vehicle wins. 

Wednesday marked the 11th annual Extra Mile Giveaway.