CNN Hero 's nonprofit Cycle for Progress gives new life to used bicycles . Dave Schweidenback saw transformative effects of bikes while in the Peace Corps . For Schweidenback , knowing he 's making an impact keeps him going . More than 500 used bikes have been donated to 32 developing countries since ' 91 . Low - cost bikes help local residents gain access to jobs , health care and schools .
CNN Hero 's nonprofit Cycle for Progress gives new life to used bicycles . Dave Schweidenback saw transformative effects of bikes while in the Peace Corps . More than 500 used bikes have been donated to 32 developing countries since ' 91 . Low - cost bikes help local residents gain access to jobs , health care and schools .