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I'm riding in memory of my brother, in support of suicide prevention, and other common men's health issues
Wednesday 16thFriends and loved ones,
In September of 2007, my family experienced a tragedy in the loss of my brother Douglas to suicide. The months leading up to this life changing event, and the years after, were extremely painful and difficult to navigate. Douglas was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, and rode many bikes through his life. After his passing I inherited Doug's last bike, and have ridden it ever since. Throughout the years there have been other men in my life who have struggled with depression, thoughts of and attempts at suicide. The stats on male suicide and depression are staggering, and it's unfortunately very likely most of us have friends and family who've battled with these issues.
This September 27th, I'll once again be joining men and women around the world, riding my brother's bike, in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride: a motorcycle ride raising funds and awareness for men's health issues - including mental health and suicide prevention, and prostate cancer. For me, this is an opportunity to honor my brother, support men facing these issues, and raise funds and awareness to help prevent suicide and other common men's health problems.
Please join me by showing your support for the men in your life - your fathers, your sons, your uncles, your brothers, and friends - by donating to this cause, promoting and/or joining this event.
Thanks so much for your support... Shiny side up!
-David
My Sponsors
Anonymous
Here’s to all that’s ahead. -D
$510 USD
Sharon Tsao
So proud of you Dave and I remember your bother! He was a handsome and wonderful guy!
$510 USD
Stacey
$500 USD
Eileen Cecilia
$260 USD
The Masters Baker
ride safe brother 👬❤️🏍
$250 USD
Mike & Samantha Kelly
$208 USD
Peter Noel
$208 USD
Kari Oswald
💓 Love You 💓 Love Doug 💓This ride that you organized in his memory to help others
$208 USD
Brian,chris,brady,bryce Catanella
We love you Uncle Dee-bur and are so proud of you - good luck and have a great ride brother!
$208 USD
Billy Kat Charlie Andy Jay Burris
Love you David!!!! Xoxo
$208 USD
David Burris
$208 USD
Brad Kenney
$208 USD
Anonymous
Love you, brother - ride safe
$208 USD
Maryjane Lala
$208 USD
Peter Brown
$104 USD
Derek Mills
Have a great ride brother
$104 USD
Cecilia Allende
$104 USD
Brian & Becky Carlson
$104 USD
Dustin Cucinotta
$104 USD
Nicholas Brown
$104 USD
John Cecilia
Ride safely!
$104 USD
Brad Crowell
$104 USD
Vince & Michele
Very proud of you Termite!!!
$104 USD
Eddie Mellon
$104 USD
Andonian Family
David, you and your family can always count on the love and support of the Andonian Family. We wish all the riders success in awareness and a safe and inspiring ride.
$104 USD
$104 USD
Alex And Brit
$104 USD
Jeremy & Liz
Our stories are connected and our hearts are with you in this. Love you brother.
$104 USD
Mark Kaltenbach
Best Wishes on the Ride!!
$104 USD
Mary Emerson
Hi Dave, I lost my younger brother to suicide in 2015 - he was 52. Great guy with 2 wonderful girls, who are now in college and doing really well. Still so hard to understand. Have a great ride tomorrow!!
$104 USD
Fausto & Kourtney De La Cruz
love.
$104 USD
James Duff
I hope it is a huge success!
$104 USD
Brian Pasternak
$104 USD
Jenei Piccone
$104 USD
Brad Button
Great cause! Thinking of your brother, and sending your family lots of love!
$104 USD
Kristen Cahill & Her Pride
Keep shining that not-so-little light of yours. It radiates for us all. xo
$104 USD
Pete & Jordan Jones
Praying for you love you!
$78 USD
David Askenase
Great job Dave. Miss you, Doug!
$54 USD
Ashley
Cheers to you, Dave. Our thoughts are with you ❤️ James & Ashley
$52 USD
Vince & Nicole Gares
❤️
$52 USD
Anonymous
Salute!
$52 USD
Michael J. Ney
$52 USD
Rebecca Weldon
Love you!!! Supporting you and with you in this❤️ Chad &beck
$52 USD
Jeremy Ney
Love and Blessings!! - Ashley & Jeremy - Numbers 6:24-26 -
$52 USD
Liz Patterson
Thank you for championing this cause and sharing his story.
$52 USD
Justin & Lisa Reese
God bless. Ride safe. Well done.
$52 USD
The Lotestas
We love ya, la Uncle David!
$52 USD
Andrew Lawton
$52 USD
Eugene Bayawa
$52 USD
Joshua Volz
Much love, brother!!
$52 USD
Andrew Jacobs
Ride well my friend.
$52 USD
Amanda & Tommy Orr
❤️
$52 USD
Jordan Kenney
Love you brother!
$52 USD
Meghan Giraud
$52 USD
Kristine Ives
love to you and your family!
$52 USD
James Dugan
$52 USD
Courtney And Bill Darling
$52 USD
Dina And Jerry Gares
Love you and be safe ❤️
$52 USD
Doug Ingersoll
Ride safe. God bless.
$52 USD
Mattie & Mike Costill
Here’s to a rain free ride! 🏍 Good luck and great cause!
$52 USD
Adam Melson
$52 USD
Michael And Erika Mcginley
$50 USD
Irene And Jerry Gares
in memory of douglas
$50 USD
Team Phelps
<3 always Team Phelps
$50 USD
Harry Simon
for douglas
$50 USD
Kathy & Weezie Schmidt
shiny side up ❤️👬🏍
$45 USD
Alexandra Swallow & Nick Gares
$42 USD
Tara
$42 USD
Michaela Shelton
$42 USD
Faith Diebel
Love you, Dave!
$42 USD
Annie & Zach Martin
❤️❤️❤️
$40 USD
Jill Ketels
$31 USD
Troy Kaiser
🙏🙌👍
$26 USD
Bill Cossaboon
$26 USD
Liezel Thompson
So proud of you.
$26 USD
Cory Josephs
$26 USD
Jonathan Fonash
$26 USD
Jeff & Olivia
Love you, Dave! Such a an amazing thing you’re doing and we’re excited to support you in it.
$25 USD
Chris Balch
Great thing you’re doing man, have a safe ride
$21 USD
Tracy Decristofaro
$21 USD
Jessica Siegel
$21 USD
Brooke Bertino
Ride safe! 🏍
$21 USD
Sarah Jordan
From Connor & Sarah
$21 USD
Nancy And Lib Deangelis
$21 USD
Erin/alex La Bruno
$21 USD
Jeff Kenney
$21 USD
Annalee Thompson
Love this and you mah dude. I’ll make sure there’s a whole lot of The Killers/Brandon Flowers on my playlist this week in honor of Doug ;)
$21 USD
Greg Pennisi
$21 USD
Amy And Mike Casey
$21 USD
Anonymous
Way to go Dave
$21 USD
Joe Jacoby
love ya buddy!
$21 USD
Anonymous
$21 USD
Artur Gagol
$21 USD
Amy W
$21 USD
Jess Carlino
$21 USD
Zack Kauffman
$21 USD
Kathleen And Gus Slotman
$21 USD
Colin Mattox
$10 USD
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