“Oh My!” These two simple words have become a symbol of love and hope for the people of Chattanooga, TN. And it is all thanks to one man. Sandy Bell, The Flower Man.

Sandy has become a Chattanooga institution thanks to little more than a beaming smile and a kind word.

And flowers. Thousands and thousands of flowers.

Given away as freely as his smile, while he rides his bicycle through downtown Chattanooga each evening.

For many of us Sandy supplied the first flower we ever thought to give a crush.

He’s stopped fights by placing himself and his flowers between clinched fists to show strangers a little bit of love.

Sandy Bell has poured his love for humanity out upon this city and asked nothing in return. But now Sandy needs our help.

Sandy is currently struggling with cancer.

Sandy has spent years of his life showing every stranger he came across in Chattanooga the meaning of selflessness and love, giving gifts and asking for nothing more than a smile in return.

Now is our chance to show how much we appreciate his smiles and laughter. And yes, his flowers. His beautiful, beautiful flowers.

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