Story

Hi everyone, my name is Noah Valdez. Growing up I always dreamed of riding and racing motorcycles, working my way to the pro level to compete in MotoGP. When I turned 21 I was able to purchase my first bike, a 2007 CBR600RR as a starting platform. Then in 2016 while out with some friends, I broke my back in a motorcycle accident leaving me a paraplegic. During my recovery I thought that my dream of racing bikes was no longer within reach. But I was determined to pursue my dream so I began networking on social media and through spinal cord injury groups. That is when I discovered Ulla Kulju, a Finnish paraplegic motorcycle racer who won the 2017 world championship. She is the worlds only paraplegic female motorcycle racer. We connected and she offered me the chance get back on the bike and travel to Finland to be a part of Kulju racing, to begin building a team of disabled motorcycle racers. I will be starting as a rookie for Ulla's team, and as we progress I have the opportunity to be added to the pro team where she will sponsor me with gear and a bike as we work our way towards the world championships for another win. I am trying to raise money for travel expenses involved with International travel, mainly flights as our other accommodations have been covered generously by Ulla and her team. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am doing everything possible to make sure that I make it, and anything that you can donate to help us on this journey would be greatly appreciated