John O'Donoghue

Helmet sponsors

And a shout out to my helmet sponsors,  Tuatahi First Fibre and Mike Holmes at Waikato Urology.  You'll hopefully see me biking around town wearing their logos for the next month and think of them.

Start Line

It seems I only get allocated one photo per blog post so here's the start line.

A great ride - thanks for your support

Thanks once more for your support for this ride.  It was a great day and there was plenty of discussion about mens' health at the start line, finish line and at the midway re-group point. We were blessed with a lovely day.

The point of the ride is partly to raise money but mostly to encourage discussion about men's health and to prompt guys into getting regular checks, talking about mentla health and following up minor symptoms. It saved my life, so please share the word to help us save others.

I attach a few photos of start line and finish line as well as my helmet sponsors.  Thank you in particular to Mike Holmes of Waikato Urology and to Tuatahi First Fibre. These  very generous $500 sponsors really understand the importance of promoting discussions around health and in Mike's case stepping in when you need some support.

Recognition also to other corporate sponsors:

- Harkness Henry, my law firm for 25 years who are real Waikato supporters and have helped me with many speciality disciplines over the years.

- Virscient Ltd, my employer who get right behind health promotion and who have an excellent employee package that gives us all lots of flexibility around spend of a health dollar. 

I'll keep this short for now.  Thanks again.

We've blitzed my target ! Thank you so much

A brief update team; I'm all ready for the big ride tomorrow. Humbled by the support thank you all. Blitzed my original target so we're getting out spreading the word. 

A don't want to focus on just the fundraising bit of this ride. It's actually about prostate cancer and men's health. Of course gender is insignificant, illness is indiscriminate and health matters for everyone but make sure you reach out to all those you care about, encourage them to get their checks done, follow up promtly on any symptoms....

A few photos of my preparation activities are attached.

As promised to my $100+ corporate sponsors, a shout-out to recent additions:

- A huge thanks to Tuatahi First Fibre for taking on the helmet sponsorship - Tuatahi takes employee health seriously and they get involved in the community. I'm so pleased to have played a significant role in the growth of this company.
- Vazey Child - Trish Hunt and Paula Hudson - fabulous accounting support
- Harcourts Rentals - Melanie, Rown, Sandy and Cassandra - fabulous support for landlords and tenants alike. Get your rental run professionally by this team
- Weave Eatery - thanks to Lisa, Serrena, Eddie, Lee, Hunter and the rest of the team for the consistently great food and service. And support for this ride :-)


Did I mention my original corporate sponsors? :

- Murray Rose Barber - style personified from way back
- Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises - why would you go anywhere else for a tour of waterways around Whitianga and surrounding areas?
- O'Donoghue Plumbing, Martin O'Donoghue and Josh O'Donoghue - legends in keeping your plumbing working.

Grateful thanks to all.

The scoot is ready to go !

Thanks so much to all my personal and corporate supporters - I'm currently second highest earner for the Hamilton DGR ride thanks to everyone's generosity.

Thanks as a shoutout to the corporate sponsors - business is not easy out there and I appreciate that spare dollars can often be put to good use in many places, so supporting this cause says alot. To name a few:

Cathedral Cove Cruises - the most personal and comfortable tour in Whitianga

Virscient Limited - this team can make any difficult software or hardware work for you.

Fairield Medical Centre - Paddy Bhula allegedly the best GP in Hamilton

Murray Rose Barber - Head to see Murray or Jason for a distinguished cut

I'll send a further update ASAP.

Cheers

John

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

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. I would love your help 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. Together let's help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.

Thanks to all donators, and in particular a shout out to corporate sponsors:

-   Murray Rose (MR Barber) - Get your distinguished cut here - you'll never look anywhere else for a style cut

-  Jon Tanner (although this was a personal donation, full credit to his wonderful charity, Coach For Life that is close to his heart) - what fantastic impact this charity makes in so many lives

- O'Donoghue Plumbing - these guys are specialists in the dying art of plumbing maintenance - keep your plumbing assets useful for decades.  

 Please feel free to hit the "Donate" button and join the list of sponsors or donators.  Every dollar goes to Movember; a great cause.