One person can make a difference, and one person with friends can change the world.

Who is “Robin”?
First I would like to say that it's not about ME, it's about WE. I have ridden my motorcycle 20,226 miles all across the US and parts of Canada this summer - alone - spreading the word that two charities need help. This ride has been all about what we can do together to help people who still really need it. That being said, please allow me to introduce myself.

About Robin:
Robin is a specialty coffee and tea industry professional who left her most recent job to devote herself full time to this endeavor. She has been in the publishing side of the industry since 1994 as a graphic designer, art director, director of operations and an associate publisher. For the last three years she covered the sales territory for the Western half of the U.S. for Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, "the international voice of the tea and coffee industries since 1901".

“I consider myself very lucky to have been involved in this wonderful industry for so long. It has given me the opportunity to travel extensively and has allowed me to meet and work with some truly incredible people.”

Robin is 54, the mother of a great 34 year old son, is single but was married for 29 years, has lots of wonderful friends, a caring boyfriend of 5 years (who is giving up his riding season to support the ride from behind the scenes), has a home and 3 cats. Now what kind of a lady hops on a Harley and leaves her home, job, family, friends and cats to go ride across the country on a motorcycle telling women not to be afraid? Well, this type of a woman. One who is willing to fight past her fears, take control and follow a dream that she has had since she was a child. One who thinks this is worth talking about to as many women as she can reach. “And by the way, I hadn’t driven a motorcycle in over 30 years when I got my brand new, bright red Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide 2 years ago. Talk about a couple of adrenaline rushes getting back on that horse! But ride I will.”

If a 54-year old woman can do this – what can you do? ANYTHING!

Robin is dedicating this ride to all of the women who have already – have not yet – and who will soon - take control of their lives so that they can follow their dreams. At last count, there are well over 4 million ladies with motorcycles out there. (Just think if they all sent a dollar!) That’s a lot of independent, freedom-loving ladies. It’s also a lot of buying power since women make the majority of all purchases, yet there is very little information directed at us and our riding experience. I hope to change that.

Robin promised to ride solo approximately 20,000 miles around the continental United States and parts of Canada on her bright red Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide - she completed 20,226! Robin left from Harley-Davidson of Seattle in Lynnwood, WA on June 10th. The ride lasted 4-months and 4-days and upon her return continued plans for an auction with wonderful items from companies all across the country. The plans for this auction/dinner are progressing nicely and will be held on December 16th, 2006 at Harley Davidson of Seattle in Lynnwood, WA (tickets and info on Contribution & Auction page). OVER $10,000 WORTH OF ITEMS HAVE BEEN COLLECTED SO FAR!

“Other than wanting to heal my heart from losing both of my parents within a short period of time last year (details on Blog page), a large reasons that I started this ride or had the courage to take it and follow my dreams is because of the things I have learned and the people I have met during my travels in the coffee and tea industries. They have given so much to me that I decided when I followed my dream and made this journey on my motorcycle, I would like to give back. Because everyone deserves health care and a home to live in, I would like to donate part of the proceeds of my ride to Grounds for Health® and part to New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program®. As you know, the storm season is upon us again and there is still so much to do. Can you imagine having your home and family torn apart - literally - and not being able to fix it yourself but instead having to depend on the grace of others? If it were me, I would hope someone would come to help.

Both of these organizations are deserving and touch women and their families. We can make a difference - that says it all!”

Don’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of this extraordinary adventure! Companies and/or individuals interested in sponsorship or pledge opportunities may contact Robin at robin@robinsrideforwomen.com or go to the sponsor or contribute page. There will also be “Robin’s Ride” logo products for sale all along the trip to help cover costs.

Please sponsor or contribute now!