Lone touring cyclist on an open highway at golden hour with mountains in the distance

Jimmy's Dream Ride: Seattle to St. Paul

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.

1,900 miles5 states#EveryMileAThankYou

Who is Jimmy?

A gift of life. A ride of gratitude.

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.

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A weathered paper map, a bike helmet, and a coffee cup on a wooden table in morning light
Every mile is gratitude. Every pedal stroke is a thank you.

Why this matters

Many wait years for the call that could change their lives. This ride brings visibility to that wait.

1,900
miles from Anacortes, WA to St. Paul, MN
5
states along the Northern Tier route
Thousands
waiting on the national transplant list

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

From sea to city. 1,900 miles. 5 states.

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.

  1. Departure01

    Anacortes, WA

    Puget Sound start line

  2. Section 102

    North Cascades

    Adventure Cycling Northern Tier

  3. Section 203

    Glacier NP

    Going-to-the-Sun Road

  4. Section 304

    Montana Hi-Line

    Big sky, long days

  5. Section 405

    Lake Itasca, MN

    Source of the Mississippi

  6. Arrival06

    St. Paul, MN

    Homecoming, summer 2027

#EveryMileAThankYou

Follow the journey, mile by mile.

Mary posts photos, mile markers, and stories from the support van every evening of the ride.