Gale and his new bike.
(Paulding, Ohio) September 20, 2018 – Gale Mansfield reported back to the doctor’s office, he thought, for a checkup after his surgery. When Mansfield walked into the Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) office, he was surprised to find a new bike.
“When he called me to tell me that someone bought him a new bicycle, I could hear him smiling through the phone. It was great to hear him being so happy, especially because he is such a caring person,” said Crystal Feeney, SSA at Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Mansfield’s bike was stolen the week after his surgery, and he had mentioned the incident to the physician and staff while he was getting his stitches out.
“Gale’s bike is his sole source of individual transportation. I was so sad to hear that his bike was stolen because he worked so hard to pay for it last year, said Feeney. “His energy is contagious. He is a very active guy and rides his bike around town quite often, whether it be to the store for a few items or to see family or friends.”
When asked how his new bike rides, Mansfield said, ”I’m sad I can’t ride it yet, because I have to wait a month until I recover.” Mansfield was filled with gratitude and can’t wait to take the new bike out for a spin around town.
The PPG physician would like to remain anonymous. A PPG employee reported that this physician and staff who gifted the bike is known around their office for their generosity, and they do acts of kindness like this often.
