Charles Veley, 41, wipes away tears as he speaks with his mother Ethel Edwards, left, before setting off on his bicycle, Thursday, June 11, 2015.
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Tonya Fitch, left, writes a message on a sign to Charles Veley before he sets off on his bike to travel approximately 4,600 miles from Toledo to the Florida Keys and back to raise awareness and money for anti-human trafficking, multiple sclerosis, and gun violence prevention causes, Thursday, June 11, 2015.
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Ethel Edwards wipes away the tears as she watches her son Charles Veley,say goodbye to friends and family.
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Veley, 41, waves goodbye as he rides down Central Avenue en route to the Florida Keys.
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Veley gets a hug from his mother Ethel Edwards, left, before setting off on his bicycle.
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Cornilus Veley writes a message to his brother.
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Ethel Edwards leads a prayer for her son before he travels.
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