‘Fat Mac’ ensures kids have bikes for Christmas
Ken Williamson earned the nickname “Fat Mac” as a young 350-pound police officer.
“I was a cop for years, and I always enjoyed doing stuff for kids. If some kid came up to me and told me that his bicycle was stolen, I’d go find him another one. That’s kind of how it all started.
“For 16 years now, I’ve been fixing up bikes that people donate and giving them to kids whose families can’t afford them. I gave away about 500 bikes last Christmas.
“I wear my red shirt and my Santa Claus hat, and I tell them, ‘My name is Fat Mac Claus. Santa’s at the North Pole making toys, but he’s got me here watching you. Have you been good?’
“I get one hell of a thrill out of it. Seeing the smiles on those kids’ faces, that’s what keeps me going.”
— Ken “Fat Mac” Williamson
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