2017 DGR raises $4.68 million USD for Men’s Health
Almost 100,000 riders take part worldwide
Raising awareness for the Movember Foundation
![The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2017 - Bournemouth - Image by Tony Game](https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DGR2017_Bournemouth_UK_Tony_Game-1024x683.jpg)
September 24 saw streets of the world hum to the tune of classic and vintage style motorcycles in support of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, with $4.68 million USD raised towards prostate cancer and men’s mental health on behalf of the Movember Foundation.
![The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2017 - Sydney - Image by Pete Cagnacci](https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DGR2017_Sydney_Australia_Pete_Cagnacci_2-1024x683.jpg)
94,000 riders came together across 581 cities, where they paraded the cause, with fundraising remaining open until October 31.
![The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2017 - Switzerland - Image by Fabien Nissel](https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DGR2017_Neuchótel_Switzerland_Fabien_Nissel-1024x683.jpg)
This spectacular show of kindness and unity was not only limited to the occasion, with riders raising funds and awareness for eight weeks prior to the event, and a wildly successful DGR x The Rake x Rubinacci Charity Auction which took place in Milan and raised $51.5K USD. A trove of remarkable prizes have been offered to reward fundraisers, and some are still on offer for all fundraisers including brand new Triumph motorcycles, Zenith watches and Hedon helmets.
![The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2017 - Portugal - Image by Deflina Brochado](https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DGR2017_Porto_Portugal._Delfina_Brochadojpg-1024x683.jpg)
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride aims to reach its goal of $5M USD, with highest fundraiser competitions and the Gentlefolk Competition closing at 11:59pm October 8th AEST, and all fundraising concluding October 31st. You can help raise funds for this noble cause by donating at www.gentlemansride.com/donate.
![The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2017 - New York - Image by Ethan Covey Photography](https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DGR2017_New_York_USA_Ethan-Covey-Photography-1024x683.jpg)
The event was founded in 2012 by Mark Hawwa and has raised over $14M USD for charity since 2013. The 2017 target is $5M USD for prostate cancer and mental health programs on behalf of the Movember Foundation.
![The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2017 - London - Image by MJ Studio](https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DGR2017_London_UK_MJ_Studio-1024x683.jpg)