mojo
05-25-2008, 09:12 PM
To My Fellow Kawanow Members.
I have been wanting to do something for people who are suffering from a debilitating disease such as cancer, leukemia, diabetes, etc. Our biker community currently has so many organized rides for charities that setting up one more I felt would be just one more in a crowded field to raise money. Instead I wanted to hit the emotional end of these personal wars that people fight - I want to lend emotional support to someone who is fighting a courageous battle. I want a ride that was personal and was done for one individual who is close to the bikers heart.
I know first hand just what it means to fight a disease while having friends who are there thinking of you and supporting you emotionally. It makes a HUGE difference in maintaining your will to fight on. This forum group is a perfect example of how bikers support one another.
With this in mind I have been kicking an idea around for a very long time and felt " it is time " to launch this idea, this year. So here it is.
Christopher's Ride:
On Sunday, July 20th 2008 the Nationwide Christopher's Ride will take place. Unlike other rides that motorcyclists participate in, the benefactor in the Christopher's Ride will be the person the BIKER selects. It can be a family member, friend, co-worker or anyone you know and want to select who is battling a debilitating disease. You can ride 10 miles or 500 miles. It is up to you, the Biker. It can be performed solo or in a group with other members of your ride party all riding for someone close to them.
If you do not have anyone close to you that has a debilitating disease then consider riding for a child who is in a hospital pediatrics unit in your home town. Maybe buy a teddy bear, strap it onto your pillion and take it on the ride with you and then later present it to the child explaining just where that bear rode with you to.
If you want to make a donation to a charity after your ride, select the charity that you want to support and send them a check with a note. If you want this to be a non monetary ride, then ride for them to provide emotional support only. Consider taking a picture during or after your ride and send it to that special person with a note letting them know this ride was for them.
There are no guidelines in regards to Christopher's Ride except that it is in support of an individual who is close to a bikers heart and not a charity. We also ask that if your riding solo, put down the rear pegs and take them with you ( in spirit ).
The whole purpose and intent of the Christopher's Ride is to share your love of biking with someone who is fighting a horrible disease. It is a way to give an individual a moment of freedom that we all experience while riding.
Fire up your bikes and Take a Christopher's Ride on July 20th.
Thank you,
Christopher
AKA - Mojo - Kawanow Member
I have been wanting to do something for people who are suffering from a debilitating disease such as cancer, leukemia, diabetes, etc. Our biker community currently has so many organized rides for charities that setting up one more I felt would be just one more in a crowded field to raise money. Instead I wanted to hit the emotional end of these personal wars that people fight - I want to lend emotional support to someone who is fighting a courageous battle. I want a ride that was personal and was done for one individual who is close to the bikers heart.
I know first hand just what it means to fight a disease while having friends who are there thinking of you and supporting you emotionally. It makes a HUGE difference in maintaining your will to fight on. This forum group is a perfect example of how bikers support one another.
With this in mind I have been kicking an idea around for a very long time and felt " it is time " to launch this idea, this year. So here it is.
Christopher's Ride:
On Sunday, July 20th 2008 the Nationwide Christopher's Ride will take place. Unlike other rides that motorcyclists participate in, the benefactor in the Christopher's Ride will be the person the BIKER selects. It can be a family member, friend, co-worker or anyone you know and want to select who is battling a debilitating disease. You can ride 10 miles or 500 miles. It is up to you, the Biker. It can be performed solo or in a group with other members of your ride party all riding for someone close to them.
If you do not have anyone close to you that has a debilitating disease then consider riding for a child who is in a hospital pediatrics unit in your home town. Maybe buy a teddy bear, strap it onto your pillion and take it on the ride with you and then later present it to the child explaining just where that bear rode with you to.
If you want to make a donation to a charity after your ride, select the charity that you want to support and send them a check with a note. If you want this to be a non monetary ride, then ride for them to provide emotional support only. Consider taking a picture during or after your ride and send it to that special person with a note letting them know this ride was for them.
There are no guidelines in regards to Christopher's Ride except that it is in support of an individual who is close to a bikers heart and not a charity. We also ask that if your riding solo, put down the rear pegs and take them with you ( in spirit ).
The whole purpose and intent of the Christopher's Ride is to share your love of biking with someone who is fighting a horrible disease. It is a way to give an individual a moment of freedom that we all experience while riding.
Fire up your bikes and Take a Christopher's Ride on July 20th.
Thank you,
Christopher
AKA - Mojo - Kawanow Member