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About rallyaroundtheworld

In 2002, as a testicular cancer survivor and in celebration of his 10th anniversary of being cancer-free, Brad made a solo bicycle trek from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL covering 3,000 miles in 35 days raising money for the American Cancer Society. Rally Kids welcome your support for the inaugural Rally Around the World for Childhood Cancer Research, which will take place July – September 2012 as a solo, around-the-world motorcycle ride to support the Rally Foundation's mission of empowering volunteers to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Rally Around the World will mark Brad's upcoming 20th anniversary of being cancer free. The struggles these children endure reach far beyond the personal challenges he faced when fighting cancer and will face on an around-the-world motorcycle ride supporting the Rally Foundation.

Global Tracking – See Where Brad is Today!

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Just added a link to InstaMapper allowing folks visiting my blog to see just where I am on my around-the-world ride via GPS tracking in real time.  Troy Lampley, one of our IT guys here at NDC, was able to link the site with some of his magic – it wasn’t just plug-n-play.

Using my Droid smart phone, my ground positions are updated via satellite every 121 seconds from anywhere in the world – crazy stuff!!

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World

Thank you Fougera Pharmaceuticals for Your Support

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Fougera Pharmaceuticals makes a generous donation to Rally Around the World through Fougera Cares – Supporting the Community as part of their charitiable giving program.  It is the mission of Fougera Cares to provide meaningful financial resources to charitable enterprises supported by their customers and which are consistent with Fougera company values and business objectives.  Fougera believes Rally Foundation represents the best of many fine charitable enterprises that strengthen the fabric of our communities.

Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a privately owned, dermatology-focused pharmaceutical company with headquarters in Melville, Long Island founded in 1849.

Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. is focused on specialty pharmaceuticals in dermatology and is the leading manufacturer of topical pharmaceutical products in the U.S. Over the last 8 years, we have developed over 60 FDA-approved topical therapies in the United States – more than any other company in that time frame.

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World

HJC CL-MAX Repair

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                                                                                                                                                                                    After a brief ride the night before last, the face portion of the HJC helmet failed at the hinge points – a weak design with small screws. Stopped by my local Lowe’s and found some aluminum fittings, drilled larger holes and refitted…now far stronger than new!

HJC Helmet Modification

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World

Sheepskin Buttpad from Alaska Leather

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Alaska Leather Sheepskin Buttpad

Well I finally did it…ordered my very own Alaska Leather deluxe, sheepskin buttpad for the V-Strom.  Decided on the medium size in black with a nose strap – came in the mail late yesterday and haven’t had a chance to get out on the bike.  Alaska Leather has been the home of the sheepskin buttpad since 1979!

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World

Propper Manufacturing – thank you for supporting Rally Kids!

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Joe Looney and all the folks at Propper Manufacturing made a generous donation to support Rally Around the World and all these kids with cancer!  For 70 years Propper has developed a valued, trusted and evolving relationship with medical professionals practicing in all of the fields in which they specialize:
    • Sterilization/Infection Control
    • Laboratory Products
    • Surgical Products
    • Diagnostic Sets & Instruments
    • Ophthalmic Instruments
    • Laryngoscopes

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World.

Denali Panniers & GIVI Top Case

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Denali Panniers & GIVI Top Case

Installed a pair of Denali aluminum panniers from Happy Trail in powder-coated black and premounted hardware – included the mounting rack system.  Installing the panniers was simple with the easy-to-follow instructions.  Selected the Clif-cut design making the overall profile 3″ narrower putting the load closer to the bike. Also, added the GIVI E52 Maxia Monokey top case using a universal mounting bracket and adding the luggage rack and extra led braking lights for added visibility.  The entire top case is easily removed from the bike – a great spot to lock away your helmet and other valuables during those stops!

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World.

Wolfman Explorer Lite Tank Bag

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Wolfman Explorer Lite Tank Bag

Added the Explorer Lite Tank Bag that seems to be just the right fit for the V-Strom – came with a universal mounting strap that was easily fitted.  Road the Natchez Trace over the weekend and the clear map holder came in handy riding down to Lawrenceberg TN for lunch.  Great spot to keep those items you need quickly and use most often!

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World.

Road Map to the World – Garmin zumo 220

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Garmin zumo 220

Just installed my Garmin zumo 220 GPS to help me navigate this around-the-world trek.  Especially designed for the motorcycle, the zumo 220 is water-proof offering all the features Garmin users have learned to trust.  I also used RAM Mounts and the “Strombone” mounting systems to attach the unit to the dash; worked over the weekend to hardwire the GPS to the ignition system assuring adequate power and battery life.  Finally, purchased both the Garmin European and Russsian software mapping to support my printed maps – always smart to have backups!!

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World.

MedPRO & MedTECH Associates Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

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Thank you Bill Sparks and Dennis Snedden at MedPRO & MedTECH Associates for your generostity and support in the fight against childhood cancer – I am humbled and honored to receive your donation on behalf of Rally Foundation!…so look forward to my next opportunity to snowmobile the mountains of Colorado – one of the best times ever!!

MedPRO was founded in 2006 by Bill – an healthcare industry veteran. Prior to that Bill was the owner of MedTech Associates which he started in 1984 and is well known today as one of the nations premier physician sales independent groups. See www.medproassociates.com for more information.

Dennis now leads the MedTECH group which is an indepenent sales organization that contracts with manufacturers of medical products and devices to act as their field sales agents.  See www.medtechassociates.com for more about them.

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World.

MDSI Supports Rally Around the World

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Thank you Brian, Scott, John and all the folks at MDSI for your GENEROUS support of Rally Around the World!  Each of your contributions to the healthcare industry over the years along with your commitment to support charitable organizations like Rally only exemplifies your character, compassion and dedication helping those less fortunate – we need many more people like you!  I am so humbled by your level of support and know that your donation will significantly impact childhood cancer research giving these kids the lives they so deserve.

About MDSI

Medical Distribution Solutions, Inc. (MDSI) is a leading publishing and content company providing information, communication and educational services to providers, manufacturers and distributors involved in the business of healthcare.

Founded in 1994 with the introduction of its flagship product, Repertoire Magazine, MDSI has become a full service provider of products and solutions its customers use to increase profitability, market share and mind share.

If you would like to make a donation to give all kids diagnosed with cancer a better chance at living the full life they deserve, please visit Rally Foundation & Rally Around the World.