Amazon Heart Thunder
http://www.amazonheart.org/AHThunder/default.htm
I would really love to do this!!!
Amazon Heart Thunder
Motorcycle Adventures for Breast Cancer Survivors
In 2004 twenty young breast cancer survivors challenged themselves to a 1,000 mile ride on Harley-Davidson motorcycles from San Diego to San Francisco, California. Along the way they formed life long friendships, gained support and strength in dealing with their breast cancer experience, and raised vital funds for and awareness of breast cancer issues.
The first ride, called "Changing Gears", expanded in 2005 to become a Global Relay with 1,000 mile rides in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, involving 48 young breast cancer survivors from around the world. In 2006, the event name changed to Amazon Heart Thunder and rides were held in the US and Australia as part of Amazon Heart's range of adventures for breast cancer survivors.
Harley-Davidson generously sponsors our rides around the world by giving each participant leather riding jackets and loaning brand new motorcycles for each rider. Participants pay for their travel to the event and a minimal accommodation and registration fee, and commit to raising at least $1,500 in donations for breast cancer causes. All riders must be breast cancer survivors, and riders of all experience levels are welcome to take part. Each year several women learn to ride in order to take part - new riders are welcome!
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Did you read the part about it being in Australia? I want to do this!! Granted, it's only from Brisbane to Sydney. 930 km or 578 miles. But, Ayer's Rock is a mere 1725 miles from there.
Sigh
I can't imagine Harley loaning us the bikes to head off into the outback on 1700 mile side trips! LOL!!
Touching Ayer's Rock is the one thing that I really want to do before I die!! Of course, riding the coast of Australia on a Harley in the company of a bunch of other breast cancer survivors ranks a close second.
I would really love to do this!!!
Amazon Heart Thunder
Motorcycle Adventures for Breast Cancer Survivors
In 2004 twenty young breast cancer survivors challenged themselves to a 1,000 mile ride on Harley-Davidson motorcycles from San Diego to San Francisco, California. Along the way they formed life long friendships, gained support and strength in dealing with their breast cancer experience, and raised vital funds for and awareness of breast cancer issues.
The first ride, called "Changing Gears", expanded in 2005 to become a Global Relay with 1,000 mile rides in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, involving 48 young breast cancer survivors from around the world. In 2006, the event name changed to Amazon Heart Thunder and rides were held in the US and Australia as part of Amazon Heart's range of adventures for breast cancer survivors.
Harley-Davidson generously sponsors our rides around the world by giving each participant leather riding jackets and loaning brand new motorcycles for each rider. Participants pay for their travel to the event and a minimal accommodation and registration fee, and commit to raising at least $1,500 in donations for breast cancer causes. All riders must be breast cancer survivors, and riders of all experience levels are welcome to take part. Each year several women learn to ride in order to take part - new riders are welcome!
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Did you read the part about it being in Australia? I want to do this!! Granted, it's only from Brisbane to Sydney. 930 km or 578 miles. But, Ayer's Rock is a mere 1725 miles from there.
Sigh
I can't imagine Harley loaning us the bikes to head off into the outback on 1700 mile side trips! LOL!!
Touching Ayer's Rock is the one thing that I really want to do before I die!! Of course, riding the coast of Australia on a Harley in the company of a bunch of other breast cancer survivors ranks a close second.