Participating in his third Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), CBC’s Director Ermond Morelli, along with the six other members of “The FC’s” team have raised over $80,000 towards funding research into prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention programs.

The ride is part of a global campaign that unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. The 2021 ride marks the 10 year anniversary of the event and since its inception over US$60 million has been raised.

For this year’s Wollongong ride 229 riders registered to take part and collectively they have raised over $136,000. Thanks to the generosity of his sponsors Erm has been able to contribute $35,000 towards that total, currently making him the second highest DGR fundraiser globally for 2021.

Speaking of his participation in the ride Erm said, “research shows that men die on average 6 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. Participating in the ride is not only a way of raising much needed funds for research and support programs but also is a way of bringing awareness to these significant men’s health issues.”

“I’d like to thank the more than 50 family, friends, business associates, clients and contractors that have generously sponsored me this year and enabled me to make such a great contribution to The FC’s fundraising total.”

Erm thanks all of his sponsors including:

• Arthur J Gallagher Wollongong
• K&R Fabrication
• Dapto Mini Storage
• CBC Self Storage
• CBC Facilities Maintenance Employees
• Roulstone Family
• HLB Accountants
• Magagnino Family
• Ristov Family
• TBC Distribution
• AXIS Maintenance
• Coastal Windows
• McKenzie Family
• Better Floors & Blinds
• ATA Rubbish Removal
• Marlix Pty Ltd
• Micon Office National
• Richardson & Wrench Dapto
• Simon Cubbo
• Mat Reh
• Greg Baldock
• John Cross
• Jimmy Tracey
• Rashad Sinokrot
• Atra Family

Donations are still being accepted, and can be made at https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/ErmondMorelli251321