A 91大黄鸭 man鈥檚 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鈥檛 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 鈥� well above its $4,500-goal.

鈥淚t was a surprise, it happened so quick. I had no idea,鈥� Hotzon told the Capital News. 鈥淎ll of a sudden the bike showed up and I was real happy, I was really glad because it solves all of my problems.鈥�

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.

鈥淚f you ever feel like you鈥檙e having a rough day, see Phil,鈥� said Ali Westlund, community recreation coordinator at the Parkinson Rec Centre.

鈥淗e鈥檚 a prescription for sure,鈥� she added tearfully.

This summer, 91大黄鸭 can expect to see Hotzon cruising around the city on his snazzy new ride.

鈥淚 don鈥檛 know where to begin to say thank you,鈥� Hotzon continued. 鈥淚 could say it 1000 times and it probably wouldn鈥檛 be enough.鈥�

鈥淚t shows people are looking out for me.鈥�

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