Laine Hodges

DGR 2024 in Loving Memory of Brandon White

Wednesday 1st May 2024

I am excited to ride for the second year with Frontline Eurosports in Triumph’s Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on my Bonneville. This year's DGR hits a little closer to home than last, as I am riding in memory of Brandon White. Brandon lost his battle with mental health in March of 2024. He was the most distinguished gentleman I have ever met.

Respectful, gentle, thoughtful, and deeply kind, Brandon exemplified what it means to be a gentleman. A metalhead and skateboarder at heart typically adorning himself in vans and one of his famous T-shirts, when Brandon cleaned up he did it right: Suspenders, bowties, polished shoes, dressed to the nines. Brandon had a knack for making the people in his life smile and was the best and most empathetic listener, always willing to lend an ear and a laugh. He was an outstanding chef, guitarist, painter, and Lego engineer. He was a vibrant and beautiful soul I will forever be grateful to have loved.

This year I ride in Brandon's memory. I ride so that we can continue to invest in men's mental health and suicide prevention. So that we can hopefully prevent another gentleman from leaving this world too soon. Please consider sponsoring my ride via the link below. Thank you for your support. Link to sponsor me with your donation to Movember, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health research and suicide prevention: https://gfolk.me/LaineHodges514789

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

Wednesday 1st May 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.