Ted Brooker of England will mark his 66th birthday by driving Route 66 next month in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and raise funds for a local hospice, reported the Derbyshire Times.
“I’ve had a great life so far and thought it would be a waste to do something as fun as this and not generate some vital funds for Ashgate Hospice.
“Route 66 is 2,453 miles long so I’ve set myself a target of raising £1 per mile – so far I’ve raised well over £1,000.”
He’s scheduled to begin his journey from Chicago on Sept. 17 and will be on the road for two weeks. He’s already attracted Peak Riders, Brampton Brewery and HarleyWorld in Chesterfield as supporters or sponsors.
You can make a donation or sponsor Brooker by going to his website here.