Ride For Doug was an idea born when the pain of a cry for help met the roaring thunder of a biker’s resolve. Doug is, and always will be, my Little Biker. He was two years old when the shock of a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis turned our world upside down faster than a high side at Sears Point.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a lifelong challenge we are just beginning. Doug is gradually losing his muscle strength. He can’t run and jump with the other kids in his class. Some days, just climbing the stairs is a workout. Day by day, DMD is stealing the strength of his muscles. It is hard to watch as a parent, knowing that I’ll never get to take Doug to hockey practice, or teach him to drive a car, or ride a motorcycle. Sometimes it feels like life just isn’t fair.

If there’s one thing that I have learned over the years, it is that you should never underestimate the strength of a motorcyclist’s spirit, nor the kindness of his or her heart. I’m drawing on that strength with Ride For Doug. By riding with us, you are showing the world that we will not ignore those who are suffering. You are showing my family that you care, and that when our strength begins to wane, that we will not be alone.

But most of all, you are making Doug one of us. You are giving my Little Biker one heck of a group ride to be part of. And doesn’t that beat the pants off your regular Sunday afternoon ride?

– Cam (Doug’s Dad)

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