Nikita Hultin was given a bike by Bikes for Christ founder Pat Simmons to get to work. (Spectrum News/Dalia Dangerfield) Nikita Hultin was given a bike by Bikes for Christ founder Pat Simmons to get to work. (Spectrum News/Dalia Dangerfield) TAMPA, Fla. — Sometimes riding a bike is a lot more than just riding a bike. For Nikita Hultin, it’s been a lifeline. What You Need To Know
After Nikita Hultin moved to the Tampa Bay area, she got a bike from Bikes for Christ to get to work
The nonprofit’s founder says Hultin part of an increase their seeing in bike donations to women
Bikes for Christ has helped thousands of people throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties
“It was there when I needed it,” Hultin said. “Just when I needed it. Like perfect timing.”
Before she got the bright red bike, Hultin was mentally in a dark place. She struggled for sobriety.
“I wasn’t happy,” Hultin said. “Wasn’t happy with who I was. Who I had become.”She moved to the Tampa Bay area for a clean start. Hultin got a place to stay. She found a job. Then Bikes for Christ founder Pat Simmons gave her a bike to get to work.“Man, the blessing that I get for just being able to do this is overwhelming for me,” Simmons said.His nonprofit recently built a new facility and has given away nearly 400 bikes this year. With the rising cost of living, Simmons said […]
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