Independence Unveils New Physical Therapy Equipment Thanks to Shop’n Save Owner

Trib Live: “Ray rides again.”

It’s not just the motto that Charley Family Shop ’n Save owner Ray Charley uses to describe his return to biking, after a 2020 cycling accident shattered his pelvis and left him unable to walk for five months.

It’s the result of his physical therapy and his desire to give back. Charley, 72, of Unity worked with staff at Independence Health System’s Excela Square at Latrobe and spent months regaining the strength to start cycling again in 2021, particularly for a 440-mile charity ride in Utah.

The nearly $71,000 generated through the ride and accompanying “Ray Rides Again” fundraiser helped pay for specialized rehabilitation equipment that Independence staff unveiled for Charley on Friday morning.

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