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Poland To Pensacola Bike Ride Hits North Escambia
June 2, 2012
In 2008, Chuck Campbell’s wife Carol spent her final days under hospice care Ohio. And Friday he crossed the Florida state line in Century just ahead of a finish for a 1,000 mile bike ride in memory of his late wife — from Poland, Ohio to Pensacola Beach — to benefit Covenant Hospital in both Ohio and Pensacola.
Chuck and is daughter, who lives in the Pensacola area, were impressed with hospice and began to volunteer. And then came the idea for the bike ride.
He pedaled out of Poland, Ohio, on May 3 with plans to arrive in Pensacola on Memorial day, but weather caused a few delays along the way.
Chuck has had a stowaway on his trip…a young “Flat Stanley”. Along the entire trip, he’s carried along a drawing of the popular traveling book character. This particular Flat Stanley was first mailed to Ohio by Jordan Stranec, a first grade student at S.S. Dixon Primary School in Pace. Flat Stanley hitched a ride back to Florida with Chuck. Due to weather delays in the trip, his plans to visit Mrs. Grant’s first graders at S.S. Dixon were ruined due to the end of school.
Pictured: Chuck Campbell crossed the Florida state line in Century Friday morning as he nears the end of a 1,000 mile bike ride from Poland, Ohio, to Pensacola Beach. Accompanying Campbell (seen in his hand) is the popular children’s character Flat Stanley. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “Poland To Pensacola Bike Ride Hits North Escambia”
I believe all the hospice employees I came in contact with were really angels in disguise. What wonderful people.
Covenant Hospice is the kindest most helpful place when you really need it. My Mom was there and they did so much for her (and gave me peace). It deserves so much support…Thank you sir, for your effort, and for calling attention to Covenant Hospice!