South Florida community steps up for Olympian, raises $28K following 7Investigation story
By Heather Walker
Published on April 1, 2026.
Former Olympic gold medalist Bob McVey was in financial trouble after being robbed of thousands of dollars and forced to sell his gold medal. The South Florida community stepped up to help, raising over $28K through a GoFundMe page following the story. The donations included volunteers, donations from professional contractors, and items needed to fix his home. Other Olympians, like Jon Naber and Tiffany Cohen, also contributed to the effort. Bob is grateful for the support and is looking forward to staying at home as long as possible.
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