Help Jimmy reach St. Paul.
Your donation covers van fuel, lodging, and equipment for both Jimmy and his wife and volunteer crew — keeping Jimmy fueled and safe on the road.
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A kidney transplant survivor's 1,900-mile gratitude ride. Summer 2027.
Jimmy got a second chance at life. Now he's pedaling across America to give that same chance to someone waiting on the transplant list — from the Pacific Northwest to the heart of the Midwest, every mile fueled by gratitude, every dollar raising hope for the National Kidney Foundation.
Who is Jimmy?
Jimmy is a kidney transplant recipient who was given a second chance at life. His transplant opened a door he thought had closed. Today he's healthy, grateful, and ready to ride 1,900 miles across the country to help others find their own second chance.
Why this ride? Every day, thousands of people wait on the national transplant list, hoping for a call that will change their lives. Jimmy is riding to celebrate the gift he received and to call others to action. From the shores of Puget Sound to the heart of Minnesota, every mile represents gratitude — and every donation represents hope for someone waiting.
The journey. Departing Anacortes, Washington in summer 2027, Jimmy will follow the Adventure Cycling Association's Northern Tier route through five states, finishing at Lake Itasca — the source of the Mississippi River — before riding into St. Paul. His wife Mary will drive support, capturing the story as it unfolds.

Why this matters
Funds raised through Team Kidney support the National Kidney Foundation's mission to accelerate research, support patient education, and advocate for organ donation.
The Route
Jimmy follows the Adventure Cycling Association's Northern Tier route from Anacortes, Washington through Lake Itasca, Minnesota, finishing on the Mississippi River Trail into St. Paul.
Puget Sound start line
Adventure Cycling Northern Tier
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Big sky, long days
Source of the Mississippi
Homecoming, summer 2027
Two Ways to Support
The campaign runs on two distinct tracks, clearly labeled so you always know exactly what your gift is doing. It's not just a ride. It's hope on two wheels.
Your donation covers van fuel, lodging, and equipment for both Jimmy and his wife and volunteer crew — keeping Jimmy fueled and safe on the road.
Give to the Trip FundMake a tax-deductible donation to raise awareness and funds for kidney transplant patients and those waiting on the list.
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Mary posts photos, mile markers, and stories from the support van every evening of the ride.