Who We Are

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Gnocchi

Gnocchi is a 8-year-old Double Doodle and the quiet heart of Ride4LifeNW and No Dogs Left Behind. More than a service dog, he rides by choice, waits without question, and stays when it matters most. Instantly trusted by children and deeply felt by adults, Gnocchi doesn’t know he’s brave—only that he’s changing lives.

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Max

Max (Massimiliano) Orsini is the Italian-born American founder of Ride4LifeNW, a nonprofit awareness initiative turning the road into a platform for purpose. Shaped by international service, survival, and second chances, he is a two-time kidney transplant recipient and cancer survivor who advocates for organ donation, heart and kidney disease awareness, and animal welfare through human connection and lived experience.

Often traveling with his sidecar dog, Gnocchi, Max believes awareness is most powerful when it’s personal. He is also the founder of Caffè Orsini, a nationally and internationally award-winning coffee company built on craftsmanship, culture, and conversation. His guiding belief is simple: life is borrowed, purpose is chosen, and impact is measured by what you leave better than you found it.

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David

Vice President of Marketing & Development – Ride4LifeNW

David Woods serves as Vice President of Marketing & Development for Ride4LifeNW, where he helps transform vision into movement. A natural connector and builder, David brings ideas to life by forging partnerships, amplifying the mission, and creating meaningful opportunities for growth.

He leads brand development, sponsor engagement, and national visibility efforts—ensuring that Ride4LifeNW’s message of organ donor awareness and “No Dog Left Behind” reaches communities, corporations, and hearts across the country. His energy, creativity, and relentless drive help turn purpose into impact.

Contact me at david@Ride4LifeNw.com

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Sara

Sara Mairs is the Fundraising Manager at Ride4LifeNW, and main reference for "No Dogs Left Behind " where she leads relationship-driven fundraising to support organ-donation awareness, patient services, and community connection. Guided by a belief in storytelling and human connection, she works with donors, sponsors, healthcare partners, and community organizations to build sustainable support through individual giving, corporate partnerships, and grants. With heart and integrity, Sara helps turn compassion and shared purpose into meaningful impact for patients, families, and programs like No Dog Left Behind.

Please contact me at Sara@Ride4LifeNW.com

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Kevin

Director of Logistics & Expedition Operations – Ride4LifeNW

Kevin Sivertson serves as Director of Logistics & Expedition Operations for Ride4LifeNW, overseeing all travel planning, route coordination, and on-the-ground execution for the organization’s awareness runs and national expeditions. He is responsible for managing schedules, safety protocols, equipment readiness, and multi-state coordination with partners, hospitals, and sponsors.

With a disciplined operational mindset and a calm presence under pressure, Kevin ensures that every mile traveled supports the mission of organ donor awareness and the “No Dog Left Behind” initiative—turning vision into precise, reliable execution.

Contact me at kevin@Ride4LifeNW.com

Donatella

Donatella Milella is the PR Media Marketing Lead for Ride4Life, transforming real experiences from the road into powerful storytelling that inspires awareness, connection, and action worldwide. Through thoughtful communication, she amplifies the heart of the mission—showing that Ride for Life is not about motorcycles or records, but about life, hope, and human connection worldwide. She amplifies the heart of the mission: the belief that life is worth protecting, celebrating, and sharing.

Please contact me at Donatella@Ride4LifeNW.com

Nick

Director of Strategic Alliances – Ride4LifeNW

Nick Trombetta serves as Director of Strategic Alliances for Ride4LifeNW, where he transforms authentic relationships into powerful national partnerships. Soft-spoken yet deeply driven, Nick builds trust the old-fashioned way—through integrity, clarity, and showing up when it matters most.

An avid ADV rider with a true love for the open road, Nick understands that every mile tells a story. He connects brands, riders, and community leaders to a mission bigger than any single journey—advancing organ donor awareness and championing the “No Dog Left Behind” initiative.

Grounded, genuine, and relentlessly committed, Nick doesn’t chase attention—he builds momentum. His leadership ensures that every alliance is rooted in purpose, adventure, and lasting impact.

Contact me at nick@Ride4LifeNW.com

Jamie

Jamie Orsini is the Event Coordinator and Co-Founder of Ride4LifeNW, where she plans and executes the events, journeys, and community engagements that bring the organization’s mission to life. She oversees logistics, partner coordination, and on-site execution to ensure every event is safe, welcoming, and meaningful for patients, families, and supporters. As a co-founder and the steady heart behind Ride4LifeNW, Jamie’s dedication, compassion, and behind-the-scenes leadership are essential to the organization’s impact and growth.

Please contact me at admin@Ride4LifeNW.com