DGR’s biggest Australian fundraisers held in Wollongong
Triumph Motorcycles and The Distincished Gentleman’s Ride had a double celebration, with the biggest fundraisers in Australia for the 2021 event – second and third globally – being awarded a Triumph Bobber and Bonneville T120. City Coast Motorcycles gave the keys to winners Phill Critcher and Ermond Morelli.
An annual global charity event held in more than 900 cities, Men’s Travel Highlights has raised more than US$30 million for men’s health since 2012. As a result, two among the top three winners in the world from Wollongong, Australia has achieved no small feat. , as Mark Hawwa, founder of DGR has emphasized.
Mark Hawwa – Founder of DGR
“What a fantastic day in Wollongong here as City Coast Motorcycles donated two new Triumphs – a Bobber and a Bonneville T120 – to Phill and Ermond for being the two highest fundraisers in Australia and two of top three fundraisers globally. It shows how well Wollongong punches beyond its weight for the equestrian community, Outstanding Gentlemen’s Trip and those who are helping other men in need. “
The Distincished Gentleman’s Ride combines classic and vintage style riders from all over the world. Participants raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention programs on behalf of charity partner The Movember Foundation.
As the second highest fundraiser in the world, Phill Critcher has raised a staggering AU$38,308, giving Wollongong residents a Triumph Bobber, in the Matt Storm/Gray Matt Ironstone movie, a helmet. Hedon is especially inspired by the DGR and the award table. Phill’s fundraising efforts were closely followed by Ermond Morelli’s ($37,756), who took home a Triumph Bonneville T120 (Cobalt/Silver Ice blue) and a Hedon helmet and prize pool.
The title of highest fundraiser for 2021 goes to Joe Mancinelli, of Hamilton, Canada, who raised a whopping AU$1101,920 and in return he received a Triumph Thruxton RS. Since joining DGR, Joe has raised nearly A250,000.
Phill and Ermond have been involved since 2018 when they formed a quartet, The FCs or Four Cure. It has grown to seven strong and in 2021 it ranks third highest fundraising group worldwide.
The 2021 event marks the fifth year City Coast Motorcycles has introduced the DGR – Wollongong. In just five years, it has become one of the most generous cities in the world, raising around A350,000 USD for men’s health and reaching second place in 2021 ahead of London and New York. Tim Sim, City Coast Motorcycles dealer principal, is pleased with the result.
Tim Sim – City Coast Motorcycle Dealer Principal
“It is an honor for Mark, Ramsey and Mikey from DGR to join us to deliver today’s amazing Wins. Jane and I couldn’t be more proud of our local event receiving so much love and support from the Wollongong region. ”
The DGR – Wollongong ride begins at Stanwall Park and ends at the Mt Kembla Hotel, which proves to be an ideal spot for an afternoon of good music, drinks and plenty of chats with other riders.
Phill Critcher
“First of all, thank you to our hosts, Tim and Jane from City Coast Motorcycles, and congratulations on the successful efforts they have put in to organize this day. A big congratulations to Wollongong participants, once again, a great fundraising effort. To our team ‘Four Cure’: warm up your engines for 2022, we’re off again. Our team’s donation to start the fundraiser starts at $4000. Your generosity should be acknowledged. Anyone wanting a great little ride in the company of vintage and vintage bikes to see, come join us all on May 22 and support prostate cancer research prostate and mental health of men. “
The 2022 Gentlemen of Excellence Festival will be held on Sunday, May 22. Registration will open on March 28 at GentlemansRide.com
