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My name is Terry Mathes, and I am known to many as rider #1000T. Having
retired from the military and now enjoying my passion for motorcycle
riding, I find deep meaning in these experiences.
2026
will be my fourth Hoka Hey journey — a challenge I have successfully
taken on two times before, ending the last due to an accident. This year
is especially meaningful as I’ll ride alongside my wife, Kimberly Rider
#1324, supporting her on her first Hoka Hey adventure.
🦿🦿Hello,
I am Elleesa “Kimberly” Mathes, the first double amputee to participate
in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge in 2026.
My
journey began in 2019 when I lost my right leg at the knee due to a
life-altering accident. After two challenging months in the hospital and
battling stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2021, my dream of riding
again fueled my determination. In 2023, I made the difficult decision to
amputate my left leg below the knee. On October 8, 2025, I will become a
bilateral above-the-knee amputee due to unresolved issues with my left
knee from that original motorcycle accident.
I am ready to prove that “Defeat is not my Destiny” with the support of my husband, Terry Mathes, Rider 1000T.
Since
my accident, I’ve embraced life as a wheelchair user, sometimes
completely reliant on it. In 2024, after my insurance denied a power
wheelchair with an elevating seat, I found incredible support from the
Permobil Foundation by way of assistance in obtaining my Permobil F3
power chair which allows me freedom that be more independent.
🎉🎉Terry and I have chosen the Permobil Foundation as our fundraising charity for the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. 🎉🎉
To learn more about the Permobil Foundation please follow the link below.
The Permobil Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to helping people with disabilities live life with greater independence and mobility. When insurance says “no,” we step in to say “yes”—funding wheelchairs, parts, and repairs for individuals denied access to essential equipment. We partner with grassroots disability organizations nationwide to fuel their missions and extend our reach. You can learn more about the lives we impact here: https://permobilfoundation.org/
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