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A Month Away!
Saturday 20th Apr 2024We're officially a month away from Ride Day! The count down is on (my fingers are crossed in hope's we'll get really nice weather for it like last year)!
The other day I received this years patch for raising $250 USD in the mail, which I promptly sewed onto my jacket underneath 2023's patch (: I believe the pin set for raising $1K USD is on it's way too!
The meter on my page is getting closer to that $4K goal and I couldn't be happier! Another huge thanks to those who have donated to my ride, especially those who are donating more than once! I really appreciate it!
More progress will be made on the bike this weekend. I should have another update soon!!
Thanks again, everyone!
-Niki
We Hit This Years Goal!
Wednesday 10th Apr 2024WOW! I'm SO thrilled! We did it! We hit my goal of $2K (as of last Friday), and there's still 5 weeks to go! I can't thank everyone enough for their generosity and support! I wasn't expecting to hit it this early so now I'm scrambling to set a new goal LOL.
How about we double it....$4K for 2024? I think we could do it in time for the ride!
I have another update to share while we're here! The Suzuki's frame is all painted! My partner spent a day last weekend at his parents (where the bike is being stored) getting it all done. We weren't expecting to this soon, but here we are! Now it just needs to be pieced back together and on the road! Should leave us with lots of time to give it a few test runs to make sure it's in tip top shape for the ride!
I dropped in as he was doing the last touch ups and we stayed for dinner and had a nice little ride with him and his dad before we headed home for the day (:
I should have another bike (and hopefully donation goal update!) next week. Stay tuned! And thank you all again so so much!
Half Way Point, Woohoo!!!
Wednesday 27th Mar 2024I can't believe it..it's the second day since registrations opened and we're already half way towards this years goal?! Thank you all SO much! I'm really hoping we can continue to push it over the next month and a bit! I've already started the process of sending out personal thank you messages (if you haven't gotten yours yet, it's coming)!
Figure I'll toss in a couple updates while we're here! I no longer have my GS250 (she was sold to a new rider at the end of last season) so it won't be in this years ride. My plan is to still rep' the ride with a Suzuki by borrowing my partner, Brad's '79 GS425! It's been in pieces for a few years now, but we really hope to get it road ready this year so we have it for special events, like DGR! It's very close to being done, it's more just a matter of putting it together, doing some fine tunings, and adding a couple decals before it's insured, saftied and put on the road. We're hopeful it'll be ready in time for this years ride! (And, if not, I'll have my trusty 2024 Kawisaki Eliminator 500 as my back up)!
I'm also very excited to mention that Brad and I are officially sponsoring Hamilton's ride with our apparel & accessory brand, Moto Yote! (hence the paint job on the 425 ;) ) DGR means a lot to us both, so we're more than happy to contribute a bit more to helpout with this years ride!
I'll continue with little blog updates over the next few weeks whenever I've got something new to share!
Once again, thank you all for the support and let's push to make this a successful year in raising awareness and funds!
- Nicole (Niki)
DGR 2024!
Monday 25th Mar 2024The Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride 2024 is here! This will be my 2nd year taking part! I'm very excited to clean up the suit jacket and bike for this very important ride!
On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, I'm riding with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for men's health on behalf of Movember.
Myself and my family grieve the loss of my Grandpa, Paul Serenko, who recently passed March 12th. I'm so thankful he was with us for as long as he was but I'll miss him very much. This year my ride (and the beer I plan to have afterwards, in celebration of completing another DGR ride/fundraiser) will be dedicated to him.
Last year I was able to raise just over $2k! My goal this year is to hit that amount again, and hopefully more! Please feel free to share my page around with friends and family or anyone you may know who'd like to help me hit my goal! Any amount contributed to my ride is very much appreciated! Thank you all so much for helping support men's health!
- Nicole (Niki)
My Sponsors
Shiwley Paul
$151 USD
Ouiji
From Ouiji, no pressure on the Caravan Palace theme, just wanting to donate either way.
$129 USD
Todd Serenko
Good Luck Niki! Grampa would have loved this :)
$115 USD
Renkov Raccoon
renkovracoon.bsky.social sez: Hi!
$77 USD
Sheila & Jim Cummings
Well Done Niki .. Congratulations
$77 USD
Roisin Serenko
Your Grandpa was so very proud of you Niki and admired your love for Motorcycles! Thank you for doing this, for Grandpa and for all the men in our lives ❤️
$77 USD
Ouiji
Happy to contribute again this year! Have a good ride!
$77 USD
Tiggs
Go get 'em tiger!
$77 USD
Dario Esteban Sandoval
Good luck, Nicole! My condolences to you and your family. From the info shared, your grandfather has an amazing spirit that will live on!
$77 USD
WolfWings
$76 USD
Dan Collings
Good on you for doing this!
$76 USD
Dan Collings
Bonus barks! :3
$76 USD
Anonymous
Donation from fabledcoyote/cowboycoyote on BlueSky and FA, for the raffle entry! Have a wonderful ride, and thank you for supporting such a great cause!
$64 USD
Eric Reetz
$38 USD
Bcbreakaway
Ride, ride, ride!
$38 USD
Laurie
I’ve been a fan of your creative work for quite a while now and I am so proud to see you supporting such an incredible cause. As someone who has experienced mental health issues over the past ten years and has friends and family affected in the same way, it’s a very personal subject for me and to see you supporting this cause is so heart-warming. Thank you for your compassion and know that your efforts are making such a difference. <3
$38 USD
Vincente Tellez
Awesome stuff! o7
$38 USD
Boblogik
This is a good cause and a great way to honor your grandfather!
$38 USD
Christopher Pilgrim
$38 USD
Brad Loree
$38 USD
Kathy Loree
$38 USD
Rizer
Keep riding, don't stop flying, yo.
$38 USD
Diesel Benson
**nudge**
$38 USD
Dusty
Ride!
$38 USD
Ulfhednar
$38 USD
Dusty
Ride, yote, ride!
$38 USD
Nicole Loree
$38 USD
Dusty
Let's get this cat to $3k!! GO CATTE G O!
$38 USD
Dusty
Keep it rollin'!
$38 USD
Helinon
$38 USD
Dusty
Donation matching!
$38 USD
Dusty
Let's get this cat to $3500!
$38 USD
Dusty
Vroom vroom meow meow
$38 USD
BouncyOttere
$38 USD
Diesel Benson
"Cause women go crazy for a sharp dressed man"
$38 USD
SK
Good Luck on the ride donations from my partner and I!
$38 USD
Havilland
$31 USD
Camaris
Habby weekend, habby eclipsing, habby riding
$23 USD
Erin Guillemin
Let's goooooooooooooOOoooooOOoooo!!!
$19 USD
Trey Tackett
@Starhound coming in with support!
$15 USD
Indi MIskolczi
Great cause. Take care Niki!
$15 USD
Anonymous
$15 USD
Joseph Shovlin
$15 USD
Debbie Brady
Such a great cause and what a wonderful tribute to your grandpa.
$15 USD
@NigelM69941469
$15 USD
Tau S
$15 USD
Alice Dryden
Have a wonderful ride!
$15 USD
Whisper Night-Winds
I absolutely love your art, and it's amazing to see someone dedicating money towards men's health. It's such an overlooked area in today's world still. Thank you for raising money and awareness.
$15 USD
Adam "Chewee" Chewerda
$15 USD
Diesel Benson
For a good cause
$15 USD
Takkin Faircrest
From Tak and Raja - Keep on being amazing at what you do!
$15 USD
Gunner
Have a brilliant ride Niki!!
$15 USD
@PickledFox
Good luck with the ride! Also, love your choice of bike, though I'm partial to Hondas myself :) Btw I'm @PickledFox on Twitter, for raffle purposes :3
$15 USD
Trevor Druiett
$15 USD
Lupe Delobo
Love your furry cat people and... well all the other animal people you draw too!
$15 USD
Dereck Dingo
Ride on, lynx!
$15 USD
David Haisell
$15 USD
Ethan Najera
Such a lovely cause, I hope you reach your goal!
$11 USD
Judah Collins
Such a cool charity! Hope you reach the goal! Twitter is @ForestDweIler for the raffle :)