Meet The New Rider # 1169 Claire Butchkoski

 

 

 Hi, I'm Claire and I'm a paramedic who loves to ride motorcycles.  A lot of people think those 2 things don't go together, but I always just say I do stupid stuff CAREFULLY.  My other major hobby is knitting, so... you know what, it doesn't all need to fit together into an "image" that makes sense!  I've been doing some long-distance rallying the last few years and quite a few Iron Butt cert rides, and met Kerri Miller (my partner of about 2 years now) through long distance riding.

 

I've followed a few friends' journeys on the last 2 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge , and wanted to ride it because it seems like a very different type of challenge and experience, and we get sent on some neat routes.

 

For my charity fundraising, I'm involved with both Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) and Mile Monsters.  Pick for me - you can donate to either one on my behalf!  BACA works directly with abused children to help take away their fear, and is very low overhead; a small donation can go a long way.  More info at www.bacaworld.org.  Mile Monsters helps kids with Duchenne muscular dystrophy live their best life; it's a little more fundraising heavy since these kids need resources to be able to do stuff like other kids can, but the Monsters also do some really cool stuff directly with them; www.milemonstersinc.com

 

 

For Mile Monsters there's a direct donation link for my fundraiser through Givebutter.  We don't have anything that easy for BACA chapters, so just send donations through me (Venmo link) and I'll transfer it to my local chapter (Big River WI).

I created a motorcycle hat knitting pattern, and every $10 (to either cause) gets you a spot in a drawing for a customized one!  I can do several different types of bikes, and you can pick a couple colors, add a pompom or tassel for the top...  It won't be finished before the ride, but I'll get it done before warm-hat season.  I use nice wool yarn that's treated so it's washable and not itchy.

Venmo (please only use for donations to BACA, and mention my Hoka Hey/BACA fundraiser in the note): https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4196497771988475372&created=1782778581 or user @cbutchkoski  

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