Rodger Howell's doctor gave him five weeks to live. So Rodger did something most of us wouldn't even dream about.
The Vietnam War veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during the war, an herbicide used by the U.S. military as part of its herbicidal warfare program. As a result, Rodger's health has suffered, affecting his heart and kidneys, and he has needed several surgeries. His doctor was firm in his claim that in order to survive, the vet would have to change his lifestyle.
So Rodger and his wife, Karen Otto, set off into the countryside… on a horse-driven buggy!
The couple set off in 2013, and with no clear destination, has traveled across the country.
Along the way, they have met unforgettable people, many of whom have been touched by Rodger's story, and have donated money to him and have thanked him for his service. Many of the vet's instant admirers also sign the buggy.
But the couple never keeps the donated money for themselves. They've donated every dime they've received to the needy. Amazingly, a few dollars here and a few dollars there amount to quite a lot: the couple has amassed a total of $7,000 since the beginning of their travels, and every bit of it has gone to charity, little by little. They've given to all kinds of organizations, including an animal shelter and a women's shelter.
Traveling at just 2 mph, the couple still has a long way to go before visiting every state. But Rodger says that he'll travel until he or his wife physically can't any longer.
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