bane along Australia’s vast coastline. While in Australia,
he rode accompanied by New Zealander Mike Gilbert.
“Spending most of my life on motorcycles and working
in very macho, male dominated industries, I’m passionate
about supporting the Movember Foundation," said Mike.
"This is a cause close to my heart as my wonderful WW2
veteran grandfather – who was also a motorcycle lover –
survived both The Great Depression and prostate cancer.
Unfortunately, he passed away aged 100 in April," the New
Zealander went on.
" Hearing of Henry’s courageous trip around the world, I
couldn’t think of a more fitting tribute to such an amazing
man than to jump on a motorcycle, have an epic journey
and raise some money and awareness for men’s health.”
Mike is aiming to raise AU$5,000 for the Movember
Foundation.
Throughout the trip, Henry has kept loneliness at bay
by staying with locals and British expats who have reached
out to him on social media, which he says has been one of
the journey’s most enjoyable aspects.
Henry is riding a Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled motor-
cycle, supplied by Ducati UK. Ducati felt compelled to be
involved when hearing of Henry’s inspirational story, the
challenge he set himself and the worthy cause he was pro-
moting. It is an adventure that Ducati are excited to join.
“Ducati is proud to support Henry’s world record at-
tempt. We understand that having someone to talk to is
as important in men’s health as it is on a great adventure,"
said Simon Leplaw, Marketing Manager, Ducati Australia
and New Zealand.
"It’s why we hooked Henry up with Mike Gilbert, who
rode the Aussie leg on a Scrambler Desert Sled black edi-
tion, aptly named The Black Devil. The Ducati dealership
network and their customers played host to Henry and
Mike at events in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney."
“We are thrilled that Henry is taking on this momen-
tous adventure for Movember. Henry’s challenge will
raise much needed funds to help us stop men dying too
young," explained Rachel Carr, Movember Foundation
Australia Country Director.
To donate please visit:
www.movember.com/mospace/9838737.
You can also visit www.35000miles.com to follow Hen-
ry’s journey.
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