Many years ago, a touching story about the United States touched hearts around the world.

A grieving father embarks on an unusual journey to listen to the heartbeat of his late daughter who saved his life.

Bill Conner lost his 20-year-old daughter Abby while on vacation in Mexico last January. After her untimely death, Abby’s heart was donated to a man who had suffered multiple heart attacks, giving her a second chance at life.

Determined to honor her memory, Bill embarked on a thrilling 1,400-mile bike ride across the United States. His journey takes him to Florida, where he meets the man who now lives in Abby’s heart.

“Now I know Abby is alive. She lives inside. Her heart helped her survive,” Bill said at the meeting. She thanked the man and his family for his survival, adding that hearing her daughter’s heartbeat was as emotional as being reunited with her.