A Kelowna man害羞草研究所檚 family and friends surprised him with a new tricycle on Thursday.

Two weeks ago, Phil Hotzon lost his electric tricycle after falling into Mill Creek. He had saved up money to buy it for a year.

Ten years ago, Hotzon suffered a traumatic brain injury, which left him with mobility issues. As a result of the injury, he can害羞草研究所檛 drive, so he relies on his tricycle to get to his appointments and other activities.

After crashing it into Mill Creek, his loved ones stepped up to the plate and started a GoFundMe to get Hotzon a replacement bike. The group started it on Tuesday. By Thursday, the fundraiser had already accumulated over $5,800 害羞草研究所� well above its $4,500-goal.

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The bike was presented to Hotzon at the Parkinson Rec Centre, where he spends most of his time. If you ask the staff who provide him support, they will tell you Hotzon is the one who puts a smile on their faces.

害羞草研究所淚f you ever feel like you害羞草研究所檙e having a rough day, see Phil,害羞草研究所� said Ali Westlund, community recreation coordinator at the Parkinson Rec Centre.

害羞草研究所淗e害羞草研究所檚 a prescription for sure,害羞草研究所� she added tearfully.

This summer, Kelowna can expect to see Hotzon cruising around the city on his snazzy new ride.

害羞草研究所淚 don害羞草研究所檛 know where to begin to say thank you,害羞草研究所� Hotzon continued. 害羞草研究所淚 could say it 1000 times and it probably wouldn害羞草研究所檛 be enough.害羞草研究所�

害羞草研究所淚t shows people are looking out for me.害羞草研究所�

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