I first learned about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge through friends on social media. After researching what it represents, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of. The HHMC isn’t just about distance; it’s about mental discipline, resilience, and self-reliance while traveling the back roads of the country. I’m drawn to the challenge because it tests you both physically and mentally and forces you to stay focused and present in every moment. Completing this ride would be a meaningful personal accomplishment, but more importantly, it gives purpose to every mile I ride.
For the 2026 challenge, I am riding in honor of two incredible women: my grandmother, Blanche Walker, who passed away from pancreatic cancer on May 18, 1999, and my best friend Nick Goldwire’s mother, Elizabeth Goldwire, who passed away on April 30, 2012, after her battle with uterine cancer. Both women were strong, supportive, and deeply loved by their families. Even during their final days, they continued trying to be strong for everyone around them. Their strength and the impact they had on those who loved them continue to live on through us.
I chose to support the American Cancer Society so this ride can directly help individuals and families who are still fighting. Funds raised will support lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient support programs that provide hope and resources during some of life’s most difficult moments. I’ve named my motorcycle Ms. Blanche, and every mile of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge will be ridden with intention...in honor of Blanche Walker and Elizabeth Goldwire, and in support of everyone impacted by cancer. Through this journey, I hope each mile and each donation contributes to progress, awareness, and ultimately, a cure.
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