Coltin Wilde

See all the photos I used to promote the charity at bottom of page.

In an effort to get people interested, I venture out and get dapper photos! I had a lot of fun doing that last year so I am continuing with it this year!

I pick scenic, historic or interesting things all over the place so you might recognize some of the areas!

Supporting mental health and suicide prevention along with prostate health

https://www.gentlemansride.com/about/mens-health

And

https://www.gentlemansride.com/about/programs-we-fund

I wanted to highlight this charity in its entirety. Cancer research and prostate health are extremely important but it also addresses mental health which is equally huge! Whichever side you connect with, or whether both equally ring loudly, this is a great charity!

Straight off the site are links addressing the two issues this charity raises funds for. Please give it a look!

I also encourage you to browse the site and find out more about this charity ride that supports Movember in a global ride with many countries participating.

My personal note about this charity.

Last year, several folks that are part of a Ural meetup joined together to start Team Ural and hopefully we will continue to support this charity every year with help of loved ones, businesses, and strangers so we can continue to be a blessing and help others in need.

It has been a godsend that I am now living the best and healthiest years of my life for doing things this charity encourages men to do. I know giving to charities can sometimes feel too vague because you don’t really see the direct results of what or who you are helping but I want to challenge that notion and tell you about when I was on the opposite side of a charity and recipient of others generosity.

In my 20s, I was living at home with one of my brothers and my mother while I went to school. My father had long passed, and the house was toxic; boiling to a point where my brother made an attempt on my life. I fought him off and fled the house in despair that my own family would do such a thing. I had emotionally been beaten down and was already dealing with depression when this happened, so I ran out with car keys and a gun I had for long distance backpacking trips with full intention of ending it in the mountains. Somewhere past Vail, I had a very small spark of hope that things could be better if I literally kept driving. However, the grim reality was I had no money to even restart anywhere much less eat my next meal. It seemed the hopelessness was outweighing the hope but for some reason God steered me to the right place and I wound up at the doorsteps of a charitable organization. I had no wallet or money, my car was overheating, I had nothing but clothes on my back, a weapon I handed over and a desperate plea of help. I was housed for almost 2 weeks, given clothes that were donated to them, fed, had my car fixed, my weapon secured with the local sheriff and crisis counselors brought in to talk to me…all for free. If it had not been for the kindness of strangers I would not be here.

You may never see the face you’re helping or know directly what kind of goodness you are contributing too, but I can assure you that somewhere there was a stranger who will never know my name, or what they did for me, but decided to help financially support a place who in turn helped others and I am alive and well because of that person. Now, many years later I am living my best life and doing what I can to pay a blessing forward.

For fellow riders in this charity, I applaud the physical support and coming out in masses to participate in the ride but remember its more than just a show of support, its about helping someone in need and the only way this organization can do that is through donations. Please support the charity financially as well. You will be the nameless to a stranger you’ve helped, but one day, God willing they may be where I am, and in a place to pay it forward because they overcame medical or mental problems because of your kindness and generosity. Even small amounts can add up to become great miracles for others.

To the folks I know, strangers, businesses and all who help support this charity, may God shine His light and peace upon you and return the blessings you give to others.

To the friends and people of the world dealing with cancer and mental health, my efforts are for you. I hope you know you are loved, and the world is a better place for having you in it.

Be distinguished my friends, love yourself, love others. Be kind.

Love your comrade in cause,

Coltin Wilde

Photo is my ESA dog Tin Can who rides in the sidecar with me.

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.