Meet Peggy

A long-ago viral infection eventually caused Peggy’s heart to fail. Her only hope for survival was a new heart; on May 23, 2019 she received a heart transplant. Riding her pedal assist electric bike has been a vital part of her physical and emotional recovery:

“I am determined to live every day in gratitude to my donor—a nineteen year old woman. She gave me an incredible gift and I have had a hard time accepting it…I cry when I think about it. I bought this bike after my transplant to help me recover and get stronger. Riding it around the greenways has given me freedom and independence. I feel like I did when I was a little girl riding around my neighborhood. It nurtures me and connects me to nature. I’ve gotten my balance back—physically and emotionally. And every time I ride it, I take her along with me.”

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