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New Bicycles Donated to Child Tornado Victims in Canton Area

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Children who live near Canton and whose homes were damaged by the spring tornado outbreak received a donation of new bicycles from Spokes4Hope recently. After the donation, in an interview with NBC DFW, some of the kids shared what they went through when the deadly storms approached their homes.

New Bicycles Donated to Child Tornado Victims in Canton Area

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One child explained, “We saw a tree and it was going in a circle and we all ran into the bathroom and when my dad shut the door, that’s when you could hear it. It picked our house up and set it back down a few feet away from where it was. It kind of felt like, when it picked us up, you were in an elevator or airplane.”

New Bicycles Donated to Child Tornado Victims in Canton Area

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Another said, “Your ears started popping, and it sounded like you were getting deaf for a second or two.” And still, another explained, “It kind of scares me a lot and it makes my stomach hurt.” Spokes4Hope founder, Alton Wells, noted, “They had everything concrete and cemented, then all of a sudden everything changes.” Referring to the bike donation, he explained, “Even though it’s just a piece of metal and it’s just a tangible thing, it gives them a little bit of freedom.”

New Bicycles Donated to Child Tornado Victims in Canton Area

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With a mission to assist children that are going through tough times, Spokes4Hope is a nonprofit organization that works with several Children’s Advocacy Centers throughout the state of Texas. Their dedicated group works to find compassionate and effective ways to bring services to victimized or traumatized children, instilling a positive impact into their lives, and working to let them know that someone loves and cares for them. Visit the Spokes4Hope website for more information on services, assistance, and how they help.