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DGR 2022 ‘ride day update’
Tuesday 24thFirstly thankyou! again to all that sponsored myself and the guys in the “Four Cures” team. Presently our team is the 3rd highest fundraising team globally, a great effort by all.Along with yourselves i have to thank our team, Ken Erm Vulco Dave Col Jakob and Ryan. Thanks fellas u all done “nearly” well. The extra ordinary life members committe meeting will b held tonight by the 4 life members. And And , theres a chance this could be reduced to 3.
Individually i have slipped from 1st globally to 5th. But just waiting on a second wind to get our deal “skin in the game” finalised. I think im about 14k needed to get that 3rd position which gives us the prize of a bike to hand out to one of you guys, our sponsors on the day.
The day was not about prizes or getting anything in return and if our efforts have helped drive other teams to raise more funds then its been a successful day. Our team really wanted to be able to hand a little back to all that helped with the chance of winning, an approx $25,000 motorcycle and there is still a slight chance “ its not over til the fat lady whistles/sings” as they say, so lets see!.
I will attach a couple of photos with this and the remainder of photos with a story about our ride, start to finish. You all have to read, A rather eventful start and i think there is a number of fines to our team members for there actions on the day.
My apologies for not updating our site as the final weeks drew near to the event but it was out of my control , hence a number of severe fines to be handed out. Without giving to much away at least one of our team will have the choice to pay his fine financially or physically . So once again stay posted
14 DAYS TO GO
Sunday 8th14 days until the DGR Wollongong
Only two weeks till the ride and Wollongong/illawarra is supporting the DGR MAGNIFICENTLY, The city of Wollongong is presently placed 4th globally for funds collected and our team “four cure”is running 2nd globally for funds collected. Myself personally I'm still Sitting in 1st place globally for funds collected. So once again a very big thank you to all that have supported myself and our team “four cure”. I think it shows how widespread the causes have reached and touched. All the big boys will start coming out now so please pass our sites onto your friends workmates and employers. I would love to see some other business donate to us and challenge us to support the 2022 DGR
14 DAYS TO GO
Sunday 8th14 days until the DGR Wollongong
Only two weeks till the ride and Wollongong/illawarra is supporting the DGR MAGNIFICENTLY, The city of Wollongong is presently placed 4th globally for funds collected and our team “four cure”is running 2nd globally for funds collected. Myself personally I'm still Sitting in 1st place globally for funds collected. So once again a very big thank you to all that have supported myself and our team “four cure”. I think it shows how widespread the causes have reached and touched. All the big boys will start coming out now so please pass our sites onto your friends workmates and employers. I would love to see some other business donate to us and challenge us to support the 2022 DGR
“A little coal mining & steel Village”
Thursday 28th A little coal mining and steelmaking village on the east coast of Australia is sitting 4th globally for funds raised from approx 300 odd cities globally, so thankyou all for supporting me and us in our quest to raise funds for the DGR causes.
My personal funds raised places me as the highest fundraiser in Australia and No1 Globally, so once again thank you sincerely to all that support me in this cause. And once again this is what its about raising funds for the two very worthy causes that the DGR supports. Look a long way to go, but remembering if one of the four guys that jumped into the original ride
John Vulcan -Southern Classic Cars
Erm Morelli - CBC
Ken Smith. - KJ Scaffolding
Phill KJ
Finishes in the first 3 highest fundraisers Globally, a brand new Triumph motorcycle awarded will be passed onto be drawn from barrel of the "Four Cures" teams sponsers. So guys this is just a bonus along the way. Please forward on my initial email or msg i sent to yourselves and lets raise funds for these important causes. Regards
DGR 2022 “ skin in the game”
Wednesday 6th2022 and one of my favourite little rides is here again. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride a cause in support of prostate cancer and the prevention of male suicide. Over this time the world has been through another year of the covid pandemic . A year of stress for a lot of people. The east coast of Australia has on top of covid had floods and I Thinkthe resulting fatigue in society , has made it a year I think most need to forget. The one big plus from the covid pandemic is families had a lot of time to spend together, what could be better than that.
Now I would like to thank everyone, every business and organisation that donated funds to my 2021 fundraising for DRG. A cause I truly feel is so worthwhile, DRG supports prostate cancer and supports the prevention of male suicide.
Also I must mention my family, that has supported me and our team
“Four Cure”. Thanks guys
2021 saw our team raise the 3rd highest amount in funds globally, with myself raising the second highest amount in funds globally and another member of our team raising 3rd highest amount globally.
Thanks so much from myself for all of you for your genorosity , outstanding , a little village on the east coast of Australia amongst 678 cities and 104 countries.
Most that supported me over the past 4/5 years I’m sure would understand I’m not the person that does or asks like this, you wouldn’t have seen me sell tickets , put my name out there or publicly support and ask for funds, but this is close to my families hearts. So I’m asking all again to support the DGR. As isaid I wouldn’t think there’s to many of us that havnt been touched in some way by the DRG cause.
But this time we’re calling it “skin in the game”
Which means the 4 original guys in the Four Cure team will if they happen to raise the 1st 2nd or 3rd highest amount of funds globally, donate the bike which is part of the prize to one lucky person that has donated to us or our team. Each persons name will be put into a drum and a DRG REPRESENATIVE WILL draw the lucky winners name from a barrel.
The logistics of the draw once completed will be posted on my DRG site. So come on all please support this truly worthwhile cause.
Check out the gallery for pics of the last several years and the presentation in Australia to the 2nd & 3rd highest fundraisers globally
My Team - Four Cures. “FC,s”
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My Sponsors
Barry Cochrane
Have a great ride.
$7,254 USD
Dapto Mini Self Storage (cbc)
Great cause Phill enjoy the ride and go for top 3
$1,762 USD
Ec Morelli Pest Control
We can get the cob webs off your bike Phill
$1,762 USD
Pedro Rodrigues
Great cause, well done.
$1,420 USD
Troy Corser
Appreciate everything you do for me. This is a great cause and great to see everyone getting on board. Best of luck!
$1,411 USD
Wayne Fogarty
$754 USD
Bing Leigh
Great cause
$754 USD
O'brien Burrell & Co.
Best of luck Phil
$752 USD
Frank Soto
Well done Phill to you and your DGR team. A very worthwhile and distinguished cause.
$752 USD
Mathew Ivanoff
$752 USD
Mark Carberry
$749 USD
Daniel Munk
An opportunity to support great cause, thank you for your commitment to the community
$747 USD
Anonymous
🍻👍
$747 USD
Brett Kiteley
Great job dogs nuts.
$703 USD
C Duren
$699 USD
Victor Borg
Great cause, well done
$693 USD
Brian Love
Well done guys, great job! May the Four Cure Team have a safe trip and every success. FACTOID - the English band, The Cure, first album was titled "Three Imaginary Boys" to which we add "Plus One".
$387 USD
Amanda Bonnici
Great cause .. Goodluck!!
$384 USD
Clinton & Shannon Mauger
Phill - such a great cause - best of luck on the ride !
$379 USD
Anonymous
Thanks for last Sunday, had a great time with a great bunch of blokes. Also I like to thank you & charlie for the huge effort that you's put in to get the bikes looking smick & up and running for the day. Great work, looking forward for next year thanks again.
$365 USD
Adam Christofides
$364 USD
Oak Services Group
Great cause again mate.
$364 USD
Jimmy Tracey
Phill. Enjoy the ride. Say g’day to Ken from me. Hooe to catch up in July.
$361 USD
Advanced Constructions
Good luck Phill! From the team at Advanced Constructions
$361 USD
Robert Stupar
All the best mate glad you doing ok Great cause grano
$357 USD
Natasha & Jeff
Great Work Dad, Enjoy your ride xx
$357 USD
Ermond Morelli
Great effort Phill go hard or go home 🛵
$354 USD
Chris Bugeja
Worthy cause mate 🤝
$353 USD
Bell
The bag isn’t empty, so it ain’t over yet! 😉 Be proud all of you. Ride well. Be happy 🙌🏼
$353 USD
Park Boys
Well done Phil from the Park Boys
$344 USD
Laurie Leonardi
$343 USD
Luisa Taddeo
hi phil hope this donation helps out with those that need help luisa taddeo
$216 USD
David Arapali
Great cause Phil. Enjoy the ride.
$193 USD
Jason Cullen
Great cause mate and awesome event, enjoy
$192 USD
Anonymous
nice work mate .. great cause
$191 USD
Scott Campbell
$186 USD
$184 USD
Kevin Moore
Well done Phill
$184 USD
Paul Mcgregor
Go get the back to back victories mate outstanding challenge great foundation
$178 USD
Anonymous
Great cause .,. Have fun
$177 USD
Matt Brett
Enjoy the ride Phil
$157 USD
Col Large
Great cause
$157 USD
Jim Robinson/at-pac
Good on ya Phill and team. Great Causes and more than happy to support. Jim and Team AT-PAC
$155 USD
Scott & Leonie Heany
You guys are doing an amazing job!!!!
$155 USD
Eddy De Gabriele
Well Done Phil. Congratulations on your focus…
$155 USD
Sue And Scott Cram
Michael “ MICKA “ Neil always remembered never forgotten !!!!
$155 USD
Peter Chin
Fantastic cause and good on you guys for doing this for the wellbeing of your fellow men...
$155 USD
Daniel Munk
Bikes, dress and fund raising a great community event
$154 USD
Diego Diaz
$154 USD
Danny Quirk
Supporting this great cause!
$154 USD
Cvc Law
Well done .
$153 USD
Rob Cazzolli
Great Cause
$153 USD
Tony Prodanovski
Great cause mate
$151 USD
Enzo Frino
Great cause Phil
$149 USD
John Doyle
$149 USD
Raymond Peters
Good job Phil! Thinking of you all. Thanks Ray
$149 USD
Rashad Sinokrot
$147 USD
John & Nat Broomfield
Best wishes Phil, Broomy & Nat
$147 USD
Anonymous
xxx Thank you so much 😊
$147 USD
Glen Williams
Good Luck - MUA Newcastle Branch
$147 USD
Travis Bonetig
Great charity your supporting
$147 USD
Glen Keedle
Great cause well done
$147 USD
Spiro Reppas
$146 USD
Alisha Critcher
Go get them uncle phill love Alisha, Callum and Blake xx
$146 USD
Anonymous
$146 USD
Oscar Pianon
$146 USD
Sharon Arrow
$141 USD
Bell
Outstanding 🙏🏼 xxx
$121 USD
Steve Biceski
Great achievement well done for a good cause.
$110 USD
Art Gompper
Good on ya mate. Ride safe!
$108 USD
Gerry Cignarella
$79 USD
Michael Carberry
$78 USD
Mick Donohoe
Enjoy the ride mate!
$78 USD
Darren Core
Well done & good luck.
$78 USD
Marty Haynes
Doing great stuff lads enjoy the ride.
$78 USD
Joey Ellul
Always a pleasure to donate for a good corse
$78 USD
Dragan Medic
I'm always happy to support a good cause. If I end up getting the bike I promise to put it for auction to the highest bidder and donate all the proceedings to next years DGR fundraising.
$78 USD
Michael Redfearn
Cheers Critch
$78 USD
Dragonfit Training Centre
$78 USD
Anonymous
Distinguished gentleman Bahahsha😂
$78 USD
Vito Gaudiosi
Well done
$78 USD
Joel Martin
$78 USD
Sheri Russell
Thank god for you guys! So happy you’re raising awareness for this…all my love!
$78 USD
Jason Ryles
$78 USD
Ben Carberry
$78 USD
Michael Espinoza
I am happy to contribute to such a great cause.
$78 USD
Garry Keane
Good cause; good luck.
$77 USD
Scott Carson
Well done Guys. have a great day
$77 USD
Greg James
Great work for a great cause Phill. We lost a bike riding mate last year with Prostrate Cancer. Thanks for helping
$77 USD
Anonymous
Great cause
$77 USD
Rory Mcneill
$77 USD
Mr. Andy Mullan
$77 USD
John Cross
Cheers mate
$77 USD
Craig Balfour
Great cause Phill, enjoy ride!
$77 USD
Shane Spiteri
$77 USD
Reg Badger
Well Done Phil
$76 USD
Andrew Mauriello
$76 USD
Andy Cappetta
$76 USD
Mick Cuda
Well done for giving your time to such a good cause.
$76 USD
Rob Parovel
Great cause - well done Phill!
$76 USD
Reg Hitchens
We done mate enjoy the day.
$74 USD
Anonymous
$74 USD
Anonymous
The FCs 🤩🤩🤩🤩
$74 USD
Jakob Julian
$73 USD
Colin Carr
Good on ya Phill
$73 USD
Nicole Mcgregor
Great cause enjoy your ride.
$73 USD
Anonymous
$73 USD
Jose Lopez
Good luck champ
$73 USD
Lynn Lavis
$70 USD
Anonymous
Keep it up 😉
$39 USD
Anonymous
Go Phil...GJ STEWY
$39 USD
Nick Dinoro
Congratulation's on participating in an important cause
$39 USD
Pete Devery
Go Phil! Your one of a kind!
$39 USD
Fabian Cappetta
$38 USD
Milla Upton
Love you Pop xoxo
$38 USD
Kieran Mcgartland
Giving my support to this great cause!
$37 USD
Mitch & Kiaya
Great cause
$37 USD
Brett Rodwell
Great Stuff Phill a great cause !
$37 USD
Scott Balmain
Great job Phill for a great cause . All the best .
$37 USD
Jeff Vaughan-floyd
Great Cause, enjoy the ride
$37 USD
Leon Moon
All the best Phil
$37 USD
Heidi Geddes
Well done PC 🤗
$37 USD
Greg Baldock
$37 USD
Leanne Hancock
Thanks to the FC's. Donation from coffee van today 23/5/2022
$37 USD
Mick Allen
$36 USD
Luke Wilson
$36 USD
Good2go Espresso
Great work Phill
$36 USD
Hunter Heritage Carpentry
$36 USD
Daniel Turner
$36 USD
Wayne Leighton
$36 USD
Max Osman
well done
$36 USD
Andrew Thompson
$36 USD
Larry Moon
Enjoy the day Phill Cheers Larry
$36 USD
Lucien Dargham
Go phill you little beauty
$36 USD
Mick Collins
Worthy cause
$35 USD
Renae Batur
Phill, you and your team do a wonderful job at raising money for such a great cause. Can't wait to watch you guys on your ride
$24 USD
Niamh Canavan
Enjoy
$19 USD
Chamika Cheyne
$18 USD
Robert Mcpaul
$18 USD
Jessie Cochrane
$16 USD
Andrew Burrows
Well done Phil, a bloody great cause
$15 USD
John Stanhaus - Chicago Usa
Love the idea of giving any bikes won to one of your teams sponsors. My idea was to donate any prize I’d win to a local charity action. Your approach will likely raise more money. Nicely done.
$15 USD
Damian Parsons
$15 USD
Karen Dickman
Enjoy the ride and thanks for helping to raise funds for Prostrate Cancer. This disease contributed to my father-in-law’s death.
$15 USD
Mark Harris
$15 USD
Kylie Murtezani
$15 USD
Paul Treverrow
$15 USD
Corey Nichols
$15 USD
Martin Breeze
NSW
$15 USD
Darren Cameron
Excellent work (again)
$14 USD
Iain Laird
$7 USD
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