Donald Jacobsma, a 45-year-old man considered himself “out of shape” and not an athlete. But the Holy Spirit spoke to him and inspired him to bicycle to the Promise Keepers Convention held on Cincinnati, Ohio in August from Orland Park, Illinois. Round trip that is 667 miles. Jacobsma succeded in making the long journey to and from Cincinnati on his bicycle to honor his wife’s memory.

Jacobsma’s wife suffered from both asthma and muscular dystrophy. She died in 2005. He raised $700 for muscular dystrophy through his efforts and is still accepting donations. His fundraising goal is to raise $3,000.

Jacobsma works at Applebee’s and the chain restaurant arranged for Jacobsma to eat at their restaurants along his journey for no charge. The journey took him six days to reach the Promise Keepers Convention and his Cincinnati, Ohio destination. On the return ride back he got two flat tires in Matteson, Illinois and his father came to pick him up the final thirteen miles. The journey took him 15-days in total.

He plans to participate in the Roll the Tollway 20-mile bicycle ride on theI-355 extension next month.

Source: Daily Southtown