Emily, 19 and living with cerebral palsy, was kicked at a Portland bus stop. Stumbling on her crutches, she was shocked and frightened.
Minutes later, a group of Freedom Ride cyclists arrived. Jake, one of them, quickly protected her and confronted the man, who apologized under the group’s watch.
The video went viral, Brandon faced charges, and Emily found support through an advocacy group. The cyclists even gifted her a custom adaptive bike, showing her the power of community.
A painful moment became a story of courage, kindness, and resilience.
