Hoka Hey 2022 - Riding 10,000 Miles | Raising $10,000

On June 26th, I will be toeing the line of the 2022 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge with 100 or so of my newest friends.  I was scheduled to do this event in 2020 - but the global pandemic forced me to defer to 2022.  My fellow riders and I will be stretching our capabilities as motorcyclists, by riding ~10,000 miles with no modern navigational aids (no GPS, no phones!), whilst sleeping outdoors with our bikes. 

Why? To poorly paraphrase Mallory, "‘cause we can". I feel fortunate to be in a position to have the resources and time to devote to my passion for long distance motorcycling. Many aren’t.

And so, I have committed to raise $10,000 to help a number of worthy causes. 

First, I'm personally committed to continued support of the global Charity, Shelterbox This organization was founded in the United Kingdom, and has a small, dedicated Canadian branch.  I continue to be a Shelterbox Ambassador.  ShelterBox is committed to helping ensure no family is left without shelter after natural disaster or conflict – by going where others can’t, or won’t. They deliver shelters, building materials, cooking equipment and other necessities of life to families in the immediate wake of disasters, helping them to quickly rebuild their physical and emotional worlds. Shelterbox is currently active in multiple natural disaster areas and conflict zones around the world. 

Second, the last couple years has really opened the eyes of many Canadians (including me) to the long-standing historical inequities endured by the First Nations people of Canada.  While there is little we can do to right the wrongs of the past, there is much that can be done to change the path we're on - recognizing that we all play a part in the solution.  As such, I have also selected to support True North Aid - whose mandate is to provide practical humanitarian assistance to indigenous communities in northern Canada through initiatives established on eight foundational stones of support. These include self-determination, reconciliation, water, food, health, housing, hope and education. 

Please help me in raising much needed funds for two worthy causes.

P.S. I would not be able to do this ride without the amazing support of my local Harley Davidson Dealership - BlackBridge HD.  I cannot count the number of hours I've spent consulting with their parts and service teams to get my bike in tip top shape - and to ensure it's dialed in for long distance comfort. 

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