EURE, N.C. — A North Carolina Army veteran, who once nominated a mail carrier for an Everyday Hero Award, is now the one in need of community support.

Matt Campbell, whose dog Buddy was saved by a mail carrier named Diane Boone after falling into the family pool , was recently injured in a motorcycle accident and spent several days hospitalized.

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Campbell is known for helping others in his community. Now, he is the one who needs help.

His friends have organized a benefit motorcycle ride to support him during his recovery.

The benefit ride is scheduled for Sunday, September 7 . Riders will meet at Duck Thru in Elizabeth City and

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