Riding for a Cause: How a Non-Profit is Changing Lives One Mile at a Time
My life revolves around one thing: helping kids live their best lives. As the founder of Mile Monsters Inc., a non-profit organization, my mission is simple: we ride motorcycles, race motorcycles, and compete in cross-country endurance events to raise money for children with terminal diseases—specifically, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
We support seven families affected by DMD, and our goal is to assist them with whatever they need to improve their quality of life. Sometimes it’s something as simple as a van or a wheelchair ramp for their house. Other times, it’s providing financial assistance for medical treatments. It’s always about giving these families some relief and ensuring these kids experience life to the fullest.
I started racing motorcycles across the country in 2018. It was encouraged that racers fundraise for charity, so I decided to give it a try. My first race was to see how I measured up against the best riders in the world, and it turned out I was pretty good at it. I also realized I had a knack for fundraising. What started as one race for a local child in New Jersey turned into something much bigger. Over the next couple of years, I continued racing and raising money. It wasn’t long before I had a growing team of supporters and volunteers helping out, and by 2021, I founded Mile Monsters Inc. We started taking on more kids, expanding our mission, and every year, we grow a little bigger and more involved with the cause.
One of the most memorable events I’ve participated in was a charity ride from Key West, Florida to Homer, Alaska—1,000 miles in nine days. It was an intense experience, but it felt good knowing that every mile I put in was for a greater purpose. There was another charity event I did where we rode from Coney Island to the Golden Gate Bridge in just 46 hours. We weren’t racing, but we had to keep up a solid pace to finish within the time limits.
But it’s not just about the rides or the competitions; it’s about the kids and families we help. The kids we support often find us through connections in the motorcycle community. Once they reach out, we go from there. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a brutal disease. These kids lose their ability to walk as their muscles waste away, and eventually, they will rely on wheelchairs and respirators. A few years ago, these kids often passed away in their late teens or early twenties, but thanks to advancements in treatments, they are now living a little longer, which is a blessing.
One of the most unforgettable experiences for me was helping a young boy with DMD, who wanted to see every Harley Davidson dealership in Texas while he could still walk. So, three of us took him on an eight-day journey, covering 3,500 miles, visiting every dealership in Texas. We brought along a film crew to document the entire trip, creating a movie for his parents as a keepsake. The video turned out so amazing that we ended up premiering it in a movie theater in Texas, packed with bikers cheering him on. At the time, he was only eight years old, and seeing the joy and excitement on his face as we all rallied behind him was truly a special moment.
That’s the kind of stuff that drives me to keep going. Every mile, every race, and every fundraising effort is worth it when we can make a real difference in a child’s life. Mile Monsters Inc. is not just about motorcycles—it’s about using the power of the motorcycle community to bring people together, raise awareness, and help these incredible kids live their best lives. Each ride, each race, and each memory created brings us one step closer to making a lasting impact on these families. And for me, that’s what makes it all worth it.