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Paralyzed Veteran Attempts Amazing Journey

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Sam Jordan
@ October 20, 2008 8:44 PM Permalink | Comments (0)

A Jacksonville man embarks on a grueling trip today.  47-year-old Don Worley, paralyzed from the waist down, is hand-pedalling his way to Chicago to raise awareness about underage drinking and driving.

Worley was hit by a teenage drunk driver in July of 2005.  The Navy veteran is getting a big send off at Jacksonville City Hall this morning.

His goal is to cover 50 miles a day for 27 days.  He hopes to finish the journey at Harpo studios and shake Oprah Winfrey's hand while getting the message about drunk driving to her.

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