Meet The New Rider # 1352 Sean Johnson

My name is Sean Johnson, hailing from the mid-coast of Oregon. I’m a US Navy Veteran, husband of 21 years, father of 5, work with commercial and residential construction, am an avid outdoors man, water man, and a multi-certified IBA long distance rider. I’ve been riding 30 plus years for enjoyment and commuter transportation, but over the last several years I have pursued long-distance motorcycle travel with increasing interest and passion.

I learned about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge (HHMC) a couple years ago from a friend. Over the last couple years, have had the opportunity to meet many HHMC finishers, and have been impressed with their comradery and familial support for each other. In gaining these friendships, I am eager to join their ranks. We only grow through adversity and stretching our limits, so entering the HHMC is for personal challenge and growth in my mental, physical, spiritual and emotional strengths and limits; excited to use this opportunity to raise support for charity. 

  

I have chosen “Candlighters, for Children with Cancer”. Candlelighters provides support every step of the way for families in Oregon and SW Washington facing childhood cancer. This charity became personal to me when my first-born son was diagnosed with Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 5, in 2014. My family and I were devastated. For that next 7plus years of life changing long term hospital stays, experimental treatments, and massive emotional uncertainty, Candlelighters became a lifeline, both emotionally and monetarily, in support of my son and family. I don’t know what we would have done without their benevolence, and honest caring support. I feel blessed and thankful to give back to an organization that has meant so much to us in our time of need.

 For further information and donation go to Candlighters