Steven Pringle.Photo: GoFundMe
Steven Pringle, 57, wasdriving a truck filled with bikesin Punta Gorda on Nov. 23 when the crash occurred, according toThe Detroit-Free Press, which ran a profile on his work giving back to the community earlier that month.
A public information officer for the Punta Gorda Police Department said that an investigation into the two vehicle crash remains open.
Steven Pringle and his girlfriend.GoFundMe
In addition to being remembered as a “proud father” of six—and a grandfather to five—loved ones say Pringle was committed to making a difference.
“He thrived on helping others whichled him to create a business using bikes as therapy,” two of his children wrote on a GoFundMe page they created to raise money for his services and to further his charitable efforts to purchase bikes for those in need.
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Speaking withThe Detroit-Free Press, Pringle previously said that he came up with the idea to start a bike repair shop that gave back to veterans and others in need while he was living in a camper.
On his GoFundMe, his children said he also “donated many bicycles” to children and victims of domestic violence, among others.
“He really wanted to do as much good as he could,” daughter Torri Pringle, 39, toldThe Detroit Free Press.
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“I’ve got people reaching out to me saying, ‘Your father changed my son’s life for the better,’ " the 38-year-old told the newspaper.
Steven Pringle.GoFundMe
At the scene of the crash, a white bicycle was put up as a memorial, per theAssociated Press. In addition to his name, the words “may the legend live on” are written on it.
Besides raising money to help cover funeral costs, his family said they hope to be able to “continue his charity work for as long as possible.”
“As his children, we want his name and charity work to live on,” Torri and Christina Pringle wrote on the fundraising page, which has raised nearly $6,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.
“It means so much to us,” Torri wrote. “We are looking forward to continuing his work and giving smiles to others!”
source: people.com
