22 - The Bike Man: How a Young Man on a Broken Bicycle Changed Jack Hairston's Life
12/19/19 • 31 min
If you live in Palm Beach County, you've likely heard of Jack the Bike Man. Jack Hairston got the name by mistake after a young man's bike broke down right in front of his house. Next thing he knew, kids all over the neighborhood were bringing bicycles to Jack for repairs. Today, the 78-year-old runs a huge non-profit where he gives away thousands of bikes a year to kids and adults who need them. In this episode, find out what he regrets the most and his one requirement for anyone who wants a bicycle from his shop. Listen to why Jack the Bike Man is one of the kindest People of Palm Beach...
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Guest: Jack Hairston of Jack the Bike Man
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If you live in Palm Beach County, you've likely heard of Jack the Bike Man. Jack Hairston got the name by mistake after a young man's bike broke down right in front of his house. Next thing he knew, kids all over the neighborhood were bringing bicycles to Jack for repairs. Today, the 78-year-old runs a huge non-profit where he gives away thousands of bikes a year to kids and adults who need them. In this episode, find out what he regrets the most and his one requirement for anyone who wants a bicycle from his shop. Listen to why Jack the Bike Man is one of the kindest People of Palm Beach...
Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
Host: Suzanne Boyd
Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer
Title Sponsor: Interested in becoming POPB's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today!
Featured Photo Credit: Suzanne Boyd
Guest: Jack Hairston of Jack the Bike Man
Suzanne Boyd Productions: Stephanie Craig, Executive Producer
Music Bed Courtesy of: Buffy Rose
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Guest: Heather Rouffe of Atlas Event Rental
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