Bicycle Man's widow continues tradition in Fayetteville

This year, Mathis collected 1,300 bicycles.

Tiffany Bennett, a mother of eight children, said she is grateful of Moses and the volunteers who help supply the bikes for families.

“These are my daughters’ first bikes, so I just thank God for blessing us with the opportunity to come here and meet and greet people,” Bennett said.

Kendra Chestnutt, who brought her 7-year-old niece, Zhanya Felton, to the event, said seeing a smile on the children’s faces is what it’s all about.

“A child is always going to want a bicycle,” Mathis said. “So long as they do, and I can make sure they get one, I’ll be here.”