“This is my way of keeping his memory alive and well.”
The cycling team will use the trip to raise funds in order to keep the Little Giants gym in operation, as well as fund scholarships for low-income participants.
“We wanted to do something to take action,” Love said. “We have a lot of people that talks about the gun violence in our area, but no one is providing solutions.”He said it’s also an opportunity to better understand the struggles of others. “Allowing ourselves to endure some of the mental issues or triggers that some of our kids are going through,” he added.
Love’s mission is also personal: he was inspired to create the fundraiser after his nephew, Quenton Copes Jr. was killed in a gun violence incident in 2017. “He was gunned down right up the hill in Euclid, Ohio,” he said. Love is looking forward to the moment he’s back in Cleveland, but he adds his actions and journey have already left an impact.Copyright 2023 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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