It started as a simple act of generosity, when one Clermont couple decided they were going to put some water out for cyclists as they biked up one of the highest hills in Florida.
Hundreds of cyclists, from across the state, took the time this Sunday to honor the couple following a family tragedy.
The Fenstad home is at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, one of the largest hills in Florida, which makes it the best rest stop for cyclists.
"I have seen them out here on the grass of exhaustion and dehydration. So I make sure the water is here,” Harry Fenstad said.
For ten years, the Fenstad's have been giving out free water to cyclists. Their neighbors got involved as well. Army Veteran Mr. McCullough built Fenstad’s two water cooler stands for easier access for those passing by.
"This couple has absolutely saved our lives," said Bruce Sobut, a cyclist from Indian Rocks Beach.
Just a little over a week ago, Harry’s wife Janice lost her battle with breast cancer. She was a huge supporter of providing water to the cyclists and would frequently refill the water coolers when they were running low.
One by one, cyclists who frequently stopped at the Fenstad home heard about Harry's loss and decided to do something about it.
Nearly 400 cyclists biked up Sugarloaf Mountain to show their support for Janice and Harry.
"It was a surprise. I didn't know there would be that many people but I guess it just shows how many people have had some of that water over the last ten years," Fenstad said.
They brought flowers for Janice, and finally got a chance to echo their appreciation for the man behind the water.
"It’s just a selfless act. You just wish there were more people like that," said Michael Sasso, a Cyclist from Orlando.
The Fenstad's started getting donations for the water back when all of this started, but they didn't feel right about taking the money.
Instead they started collecting donations for the Wounded Warriors. Harry Fenstad is a veteran himself and wanted to put the money to good use.
Recently they were able to raise about $8,000 from cyclists that went towards buying a motorized wheelchair for a wounded veteran.
We were told they will continue to collect donations for the organization.