Hey, there! My name is Domenic, and I'm raising money for an organization called Rally for Rangers (RFR). Rally for Rangers is a non-profit whose mission is to protect the world’s special places one motorcycle at a time. Since its founding in 2014, Rally for Rangers has delivered more than 100 brand new off-road motorcycles to over a dozen parks in developing countries. Rally for Rangers provides park rangers with reliable off-road transportation so they can safely and effectively do their jobs of protecting precious public lands.

 

 

 

 

How Does It Work?

In May of this year, I, along with a dozen or so volunteers, will be purchasing and delivering Honda XR190L motorcycles to park rangers in Peru. We will fly into Lima and ride 1,000 miles through the mountains and jungles of Peru to personally deliver these motorcycles to park rangers in Puerto Maldonado. Each rider will personally donate the motorcycle they rode to a park ranger, and this international showing of support for what these rangers do day-in and day-out elevates their status in their respective communities and validates their incredibly important work.

 

 

 

 

Why Motorcycles?

Peru, a country about twice the size of Texas, is rugged and mountainous in the west and dominated by the Amazon basin in the east. Due to this, many of Peru’s roads and highways are unpaved and can be difficult to navigate on larger vehicles, but motorcycles provide an effective means of navigating these tough conditions. Additionally, Peru is considered to be one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, and approximately 15% of the country’s land is dedicated to natural protected areas, including 12 national parks, 9 national sanctuaries, 3 wildlife refuges, and many others. Having a reliable source of transportation is life-changing for the rangers that help to preserve these lands.

 

 

 

 

How Will the Donation Be Used?

The total cost of the rally for each participant is $10,750, all of which goes directly to Rally for Rangers to cover the purchase of the motorcycle ($5,500) and for in-country logistics and support staff costs for the rally ($5,250). Donations will not be used to cover the costs of my personal travel (flights to/from Peru, travel insurance, miscellaneous expenses, etc.).

 

All donations to Rally for Rangers are tax-deductible through its financial partner, the Mongol Ecology Center (EIN: 45-5176897), a 501(c)3 non-governmental organization. Please reach out to me for a donation receipt if you'd like one!

 

This Sounds Awesome! Can I Be a Rider?

Totally! Rally for Rangers is always looking for adventurous and philanthropically minded riders to join us. Check out Rally for Rangers and reach out to me to find out more.