The Chronicle of Philanthropy

From Harleys to Hilla: a Charity Worker's Journey

By Suzanne Perry

Ten years ago, Bruce Parmelee had a safe, routine job as owner of a Harley-Davidson franchise in Binghamton, N.Y. Ten months ago, he was helping to organize community projects in one of the most dangerous spots on the planet — Iraq.

While many people make midlife career shifts, few seek a change of scenery as dramatic as the...

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