Jason Northam

On the Cusp, But the Work Isn't Done!

Saturday 18th May 2024

The boots are getting polished, chrome shined, paint waxed. The suspenders are getting cinched, mustaches twirled. In two days a group of diverse men and women join across the globe to ride classic motorcycles to raise funds and awareness for men's mental health programs and prostate cancer research in partnership with The Movember Foundation.

While we participate in this ride but once a year, men's health issues know no season. I hope you continue to take care of yourselves and the men in your lives.

Communicate, check in, care. Help is available.

Less Than Three Weeks

Wednesday 1st May 2024

I rode my Aprilia in to work today. If you are unfamiliar, it is a high horsepower Italian motorcycle. It requires consistent focus and attention to ride safely and it got me thinking...

We should apply that level of focus and care to our health on a daily basis. Pay attention to the signs our body is providing, akin to the sound from the engine. Notice the changes in our thoughts, like evaluating how many of the theoretical 100 points of grip we still have available.

When we notice something out of nominal, we need to make a course correction, just like avoiding running wide in a corner.

Our health is no different. Pay attention to the signs, course correct. Help is available and The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in partnership with Movember assists in making this help available.

The Signs are Different

Tuesday 9th Apr 2024

Men display the spectrum of depression symptoms in different ways than women and they too often go unnoticed. I am dressing up and riding motorcycles with thousands of men and women across the globe on May 19th to raise money for, and to raise awareness of, men's health issues including mental health and prostate cancer. Please support if you can, as these issues very likely affect people in your circle.

Seven Weeks to Go- What's Your Number?

Tuesday 2nd Apr 2024

I'm riding in the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise funds and awareness for men's health issues.

In 2024, the United States is facing an alarming rise in cancer incidence, set to surpass 2 million new cases. Prostate, breast, endometrial, pancreatic, kidney, and melanoma cancers contribute to this surge, jeopardizing the long-standing decline in cancer mortality.

Urgent attention is required for early detection, especially in the face of increasing diagnoses for six common cancers, including prostate cancer, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and early intervention. Almost 300,000 new cases are expected this year, and prostate cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men (following lung & bronchus cancer).

It is important to establish a benchmark for your personal PSA number to be able to easily determine if there is a change in prostate health. This is a simple blood test and depending on your family history and risk level, may start as early as age 40. Talk to your doctor and see what is right for you.

Has It Been a Year Already?

Tuesday 26th Mar 2024

What a whirlwind the past 12 months have been! After two successful years riding in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride, I am excited to be announcing my third consecutive year of riding to raise funds for men's prostate cancer research and mental health programs. 

These causes are near and dear to me and I appreciate all of the help you have provided in the past. If you are able, I would love to have your support now in 2024 as we gather in brotherhood (sisters welcome!) and ride to fund research and programs to help these causes. The DGR has done much good work through their support of The Movember Foundation (501c3) who boasts over 72% of their donations making it to direct funding of men's health programs.

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

Saturday 23rd 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.