Got a pickle, just wanna ride a motorcycle!

I'm a teacher aide here in New Zealand, over from Scotland in 2013. I'm the tall one, Joe the shorter one. Joe has stage 4 lung cancer, which has proven untreatable and has spread to his liver. In short, he's toast. I love Joe with all my heart,he's been through thick and thin with me for the last 30 years. My pals and wee brother all died whilst I've been out here in NZ. I never made it to funerals due to COVID and cost, and I don't want to not try to make this sh*tty hand that's been dealt, become a lifelong regret of "wishing I'd done something"!

Both of us are motorcycle lovers but never got to ride together due to my struggles, and availability, the idea is to try and explore NZ on Tw200s for a week or 2, dependent on Joe's health and funds etc. good old fashioned road adventure with freedom and friendship. Blow away the inevitable dark clouds.

I can't afford to get be back to Scotland in time, let alone the expired passport reality. So he suggested a bike adventure here in NZ. A last ride somewhere new. He's given away his bikes in Scotland to mates but I have a TW200 here in New Zealand and one has recently come up for sale, the timing is serendipitous, as they're hard to come by. The obstacles to this final farewell are inevitably financial. We are not rich ,or greedy, and I expect there are many more worthy causes for others to prioritize, but try I must. Haven't come up with any other ideas as of yet.The bikes are thin on the ground , and the opportunity is literally once in a lifetime,so I want to try and make that final farewell possible. Hence this.

Never done one of these fundraiser things before, so forgive my ignorance, I'm happy to provide references and transparency wherever required. my salary is stretched as far as possible. I don't drink, or do drugs, and voluntarily run recovery groups every week for 6 years, and work with children with difficulties. Joe has said he can afford to buy tickets out here, but after sorting out funeral costs, there's little to spare. The picture is of us getting to visit Arlo Guthries home. A dream come true once, thanks to the generosity and love of another great friend some 20+years ago.

Those who ride know, that "I don't wanna pickle, just wanna ride on my motor.... sickle"! Hope someone out there can help us with this, that and the other. And I hope you never, ever have to go through this yourselves. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Bless you. Stay safe, make the most of every second, and stay shiny side up. Sincerely , Chris