By Katie Sobiech

“There are moments in your life when you say to yourself ‘This is meant to be’,” said Cassie Schumacher, co-founder of “Pedals for Heroes”, and “Wheels 4 Change”.

“The other day I was walking up to the Public Library and was like ‘This is my new beginning’,” Schumacher said of her thoughts before entering the library to begin research on grants.

Recently getting laid off from a career in counseling, she has found this to be a blessing, giving her more time to pour into this endeavor.

“This is the direction I want to continue to go,” Schumacher smiled, “I want to make this my life purpose.”

Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious.

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