A local candidate in the suburbs of New York City will remain on the November ballot, despite vanishing months ago after a night swim in the Atlantic Ocean.

We sat down with God’s Pit Crew to chat about the man who logged thousands of hours volunteering for the non-profit and the award he recently received. When James Hodge retired from the Goodyear plant in Danville he wasted no time going to work for free for God’s Pit Crew. I just think that’s incredible,” said Randy Johnson, God’s Pit Crew founder. I’ve been blessed more than they have,” said James Hodge, Hero Award recipient. At the annual volunteer banquet, God’s Pit Crew recognizes those who give the most hours in a year.