Samar Sharma

🎉 Congratulations to Our Distinguished Supporters! 🎉

Monday 3rd Jun 2024

 

Thanks to everyone who contributed to our fundraising efforts for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research through the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. We're excited to announce the winners of our prize draw!

🔹 Kartik Abrol - Wins the MSI Modern Monitor Light Bar

🔹 Stephen Eichstaedt - Takes home the HP Wireless Keyboard - Black

🔹 Sorabh Sharma - Receives the HyperX SoloCast USB Standalone Microphone

🔹 Lalit Kumar - Gets the HP 4M0X5AA 410 SLIM Wireless Mouse

🔹 Phunsukh - Awarded the HP 200 X6W31AA Wireless Mouse and a Kelly Tarlton's General Admission Ticket

🔹 Erin Jackson - Earns the Boneo Bags (Black & Gold Mini)

🔹 Cyndy - Delighted with the Boneo Bags (Rattan Slimline Tote)

🔹 Mat Croad and Rupert Hodson & Fei Lan - Each snag a Yatha Handmade Bag (Bhutan Handloom)

🔹 Tzee Chen, Richard TRMCC, Darin Dickson, Vinayak, Ayhan Conker, Shwet, and Suhel - All enjoy Kelly Tarlton's General Admission Tickets

Your support makes a real difference, and every contribution helps push forward crucial initiatives in men's health. A big thank you again to all who donated and participated. Stay tuned for more updates and events like this!

If you have any questions or need more information about your prize, please feel free to contact me directly.

Donate and you can still win!

Tuesday 21st May 2024

Donate for Men's Health and Prostate Cancer Research and Win Big!

Donate via this QR code to support men’s health, wellbeing, and prostate cancer research, and you'll get a chance to win over $1000 in exciting prizes. This fundraiser, part of the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, just witnessed a spectacular gathering this past Sunday, with over 400 riders cruising through Auckland in style. While the ride day has passed, the opportunity to make a difference continues.

What Is The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride? The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride unites classic and vintage style motorcycle enthusiasts to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men's mental health. Originating as a themed ride to combat the often-negative stereotype of men on motorcycles, this event has grown into a global movement, funding crucial health initiatives under the banner of Movember.

Why Movember? Movember is dedicated to tackling some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. By donating, you're not just giving money; you're helping to save lives and support men to live happier, healthier, and longer.

Amazing Prizes Include:

MSI Modern Monitor Light Bar

HP Wireless Keyboard - Black

HyperX SoloCast USB Standalone Microphone

Multiple HP 4M0X5AA 410 SLIM Wireless Mice

Kensington Pro Fit Wireless Desktop Set

HP 3V0G9AA HP 240 (Red & Black) BT Mouse

HP 200 X6W31AA Wireless Mouse

HP Non-Slip Rubber Base Mouse Pads

Exclusive Boneo Bags (Black & Gold Mini and a Rattan Slimline Tote)

10 General Admission Tickets to Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Donate and Enter the Draw: The draw will conclude on June 2, 2024. Every dollar counts, and each donation is an entry into the draw. It’s your chance to win while doing good. Donations are still open, and every contribution makes a significant impact. Your support can help change lives and build a healthier future for men around the world.

Visit the official Distinguished Gentleman's Ride website for more details or scan the QR code to donate and learn more about the event and your chance to win these fabulous prizes.

Exciting Prizes Await at the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2024 – Join Samar Sharma in Supporting Movember via DGR 2024!

Wednesday 15th May 2024

As we gear up for the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, I am thrilled to announce some fantastic prizes awaiting generous donors to this cause. DGR is not just about riding in style; it's about making a tangible impact on men's mental health and prostate cancer research. Here’s what you could win by supporting this noble cause:

Prizes to Win: When you donate via my fundraising page.

Tech Gadgets from PBTech: Enhance your tech setup with premium gadgets including a modern monitor light bar, high-quality wireless keyboards, standout microphones, and more.

Day Out at Kelly Tarlton's: Experience the wonders of the underwater world with general admission tickets to one of Auckland’s premier attractions.

Stylish Carries from Boneo Bags: Carry your essentials in style with beautifully crafted bags from Boneo, adding a touch of elegance to your everyday look.

How to Participate: Participating is simple. Donate to the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride through my fundraising page. Each donation not only furthers research and support for men's health but also earns you an entry into the draw. Remember, every dollar raised in New Zealand stays here, funding crucial local initiatives. 

Prize Details:

Top Donor Rewards: Stand a chance to win premium prizes such as a Modern Monitor Light Bar, a High-End Wireless Keyboard, and an Elite USB Microphone for our highest donors.

General Draw: Every donation enters you into a draw to win great prizes like wireless mice, stylish and handwoven bags from Boneo Bags, and General Admission tickets to Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.

Get Involved:

Donate: Any amount helps, and every donor is entered into our prize draw.

Spread the Word: Share our cause with your friends and family. More support means more impact!

Special Note:

Final entries close at 11.59pm Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, and so please be look out on the blog via my QR code to see if you’ve won one of these fantastic prizes!

 

Thank You for Your Support!

Your involvement means the world to me and other fundraisers and to all those who benefit from Movember’s initiatives.

The story of the helmet

Tuesday 23rd Apr 2024

Every motorcyclist knows that a helmet is more than just a piece of safety equipment. It is a necessary shield, a layer of vital protection, and a companion on every journey. But if you look deeper, the motorcycle helmet represents something profoundly relevant to each of us—our own mental and emotional wellbeing.

The Exterior: Tough and Resilient

From the outside, a helmet is designed to withstand impacts and resist the elements. It’s tough, resilient, and built to protect. This is the persona many of us present to the world every day. At work, in social settings, even sometimes at home, we project an image of strength and invulnerability, navigating through life’s challenges with a brave face, much like a rider cuts through the wind unfazed.

The Interior: Cushioned and Comforted

Inside the helmet, however, lies a different story. It’s cushioned, soft, designed to offer comfort and protection against the jarring shocks of the road. This inner layer is seldom seen but is crucial to the rider’s protection. It mirrors the often-hidden aspects of our own mental health—the vulnerabilities and the need for support and care that many of us keep concealed beneath a hard exterior.

The Ride for Awareness: Breaking Down Barriers

This is where The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) comes into play. It’s not just an event for motorcyclists to enjoy a day out on their classic bikes, clad in their finest attire. It’s a powerful movement towards breaking down the barriers of mental health and raising awareness for prostate cancer. Each year, thousands of riders worldwide don their helmets and ride not just for the thrill of it but to echo the message that it’s okay not to be okay.

Why We Ride: Supporting Each Other

The DGR is a call to action, a reminder that while we may all wear our ‘helmets’ daily, we must also care for what lies within. The ride promotes open conversations about mental health and provides a platform for support and awareness. It encourages us to check in with ourselves and with each other, ensuring that no one has to face life’s bumps alone.

Join the Movement

This year, as we prepare to ride again, let’s remember the dual purpose of our helmets and the dual nature of our lives. Let’s ride to support each other, to raise funds, and to foster a community that acknowledges both the outer strength and the inner needs of every man.

Whether you’re a rider, a supporter, or someone who cares about men’s health, you can make a difference. You can be part of a global effort to change lives and save lives. Join us at The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Strap on your helmet, not just for safety, but as a symbol of solidarity and care for the hidden battles many face every day.

Let’s ride together for health, for healing, and for each other

 

 

Every New Dawn is an Opportunity to Drive Change

Sunday 21st Apr 2024

Every dawn brings a new canvas of possibilities and each day is a chance to make a difference.

On Sunday, May 19th, 2024, I'm joining the global movement of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to support men's health. The mission is clear – raise awareness and funds for Mens Health, prostate cancer and mental health on behalf of Movember. Men face health risks that can be prevented, yet too many lives are cut short. We can help change that.

Let’s be the sunrise in the lives of fellow men battling health challenges. Our ride in dapper attire is more than a statement of style—it's a commitment to turn the tide against odds and making a pledge to be there for those in need, a promise to support, listen, and advocate for men’s health.

Your pledge, big or small, fuels hope and health. Even a single dollar can drive forward this vital mission. Please, donate what you can and make a difference today.

Donate. Support. Ride.

🏍️💛 #DGR2024

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Wednesday 27th Mar 2024 On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.