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Thomas Hock (RC München-Land) set out on a mission to get medical supplies to the people in Ukraine. Hock is using a network of Rotarians in Germany to acquire the supplies at a deep discount and then transport then from Germany to Poland and to the Ukraine border.“From there, Rotary clubs in the Ukraine will get medical supplies, insulin and painkillers to people in need by delivering to clinics in the war-torn country. Hock started a bike ride in Albion that will cover about 800 miles on the “Empire Trail” and will take two weeks. His goal is to raise $20,000 which he said will fill a truck with supplies. He already has raised about half of the $20,000.
The people who suffer the most must bear it even though they aren’t responsible for it,” Hock said as he started his journey by the Main Street lift bridge in Albion.
Hock, 54, assists families with financial planning in Munich, Germany. He is an avid cyclist and the trip along the Erie Canal by bike was suggested to him. He will ride to Albany then to New York City and Long Island.
He flew to Toronto but his bicycle wasn’t there waiting for him as planned. He believes it was stolen. He took Uber rides to get to the border. Pictured left: RC Albion President Alex Krebs and Tom Hock (RC München-Land) exchange flags at a lift bridge on the Erie Canal.
Alex Krebs, President of the Rotary Club of Albion, met him in Niagara Falls while Bruce Landis, another member of the club researched to find a bike shop open on a Sunday. After a stop at Bert’s Bikes, Tom and Alex arrived in Orleans County and Bruce and his wife Sue hosted Hock at their Barre home for the evening. Pictured right: Albion Rotarian Bruce sends Tom on his way, after hosting him in his home.
“I’ve already experienced love with Rotary friends who were complete strangers,” Hock said before heading out, “All the help I’ve received is unbelievable.”Hock plans to meet with other Rotarians along the way in Albany, Peeksville and New York City. You can follow him on his blog Ride4Ukraine – My Virtual Family Office (my-virtual-family-office.com)
For information about donating to the #ride4ukraine: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RAEV24C63F8QA