Vet on suicide prevention mission gets help in GR

For people in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can always be reached at 1.800.273.8255 or online.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Two Grand Rapids businesses have stepped up to help a military veteran who is cycling across the country to encourage suicide prevention.

Daniel Hurd is just under 12,000 miles into a three-year journey that will cover the continental U.S.

A wheel problem brought his travels to a halt in East Lansing last week, but he will soon head to Mackinaw City after receiving repairs in Grand Rapids Wednesday.

“That’s just like life,” Hurd told 24 Hour News 8. “It’s about showing them we can get back up and keep going one pedal at a time.”

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company and Velocity USA, Inc. provided the free repairs and materials that will get Hurd back to sharing his message.

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