CNN Hero 's nonprofit Pedals for Progress gives new life to used bicycles . This earned him $ 2- $ 3 a day . The organization has been helping people in the U.S. and abroad find a way to get around by pedaling, which is why it was named one of CNN's Heroes last year. More than 115,000 used bikes have been sent to 32 developing countries since '91 . Low-cost bikes help local residents gain access to jobs , health care and schools .
CNN Hero 's nonprofit Pedals for Progress gives new life to used bicycles . The organization has been helping people in the U.S. and abroad find a way to get around by pedaling, which is why it was named one of CNN's Heroes last year. More than 115,000 used bikes have been sent to 32 developing countries since '91 . Low-cost bikes help local residents gain access to jobs , health care and schools .