· By Nic Knack
Why Our Founder is Biking for Wishes: David Dirksen's Ride for Nathan
At Best Damn Gummys, we believe in giving back—and this summer, our founder David Dirksen is taking that commitment to the next level.
David is hitting the road (on two wheels!) for the Make-A-Wish® Michigan Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour, a grueling 300-mile bike ride to help grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses.
This year, David rides in honor of Nathan, an 11-year-old with a respiratory disorder whose wish is as big as his heart: to visit Disney World in Florida.
Nathan’s joy is infectious. He loves science and STEM, plays checkers and Xbox like a pro, and dreams of becoming a pilot one day. His favorite food? Sushi. Favorite animal? A wolf. And if he could meet anyone in the world, it’d be Captain Sulley, the heroic pilot who landed Flight 1549 on the Hudson River.
David's goal is to raise $1,500—enough to help turn Nathan’s wish into reality.
“Every mile I ride is a reminder of the strength these kids show every single day. It’s an honor to ride for Nathan and every child dreaming of something beyond their diagnosis.” – David Dirksen
If you believe in the power of hope and want to support this mission, please consider making a donation to David’s campaign. Every dollar goes directly to granting wishes for Michigan kids like Nathan.
Let’s help Nathan soar.