Council 8500 Bike for Hit & Run Victum
- Thu, Apr 20, 2023 10:34 AM
Knight’s Bikes gives Romulus child injured in hit-and-run a reason to smile again.
When a hit-and-run driver struck 6-year-old Quintrell Zumbro of Romulus on March 1, it traumatized his entire family, but out of that near tragedy came a show of love and act of faith.
Even though Quintrell was hit and left behind by the driver, and his 10-year-old brother, Darius Zumbro, and grandmother witnessed the whole thing, the ordeal moved Gary Cornellier to step in and try to help with the healing process.
Cornellier is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Church of the Holy Spirit Council No. 8500 in Highland, and the founder of Knight’s Bikes.
Cornellier figured the youngster was emotionally impacted by the incident and he knew just how to boost his spirits.
Cornellier said he worked with Romulus police Cpl. Christopher Kososki to coordinate a meeting with the boy and his family.
Cornellier’s plan wasn’t just to donate a bike to Quintrell to put a smile on his face, but also to give one to his brother and several other children in the neighborhood.
Cornellier said this is what Knight’s Bikes does — refurbishes bikes and gives them away to children or anyone in need of transportation.
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