Our story
Max, Gnocchi, and Our Ride
Meet Max and Gnocchi: driven by gratitude, they embrace every second chance life offers.
How it began
A dog, a man, and a machine
It began with a dog, a man, and a machine. Max found a voice in the motorcycle's roar, a way to share his story of survival. Gnocchi, a playful Double Doodle, is the charm that makes strangers pause and smile, opening hearts to organ donation.
Max's story
Born in Italy, given a second chance in the US
Max Orsini, born in Italy, has faced life's challenges head-on. Twice receiving life-saving kidney transplants and overcoming cancer, Max knows the value of borrowed time. His road brought him here, where he cherishes each day with a heart full of gratitude. His sidecar service dog, Gnocchi, rides alongside, a loyal companion in every moment.
Life isn't owned. It's borrowed.
Meet Gnocchi
Gnocchi, Our Double Doodle
Gnocchi is 8, a Double Doodle and the quiet heart behind all of this. Riding shotgun in the sidecar, he turns tough conversations into smiles — the wag that makes a stranger pause long enough to hear about organ donation. He isn't a mascot; he's the reason people roll down their windows, ask questions, and leave thinking a little differently about saying yes. Every mile he rides is one more chance to turn a hard topic into a hopeful one — and every gift keeps him and Max on the road.
Our team
The people behind the ride
A named, six-person team keeping the wheels turning across Central Oregon.
Max Orsini
Jamie Orsini
David Woods
Sara Mairs
Fundraising Manager, No Dogs Left Behind
Kevin Sivertson
Nick Trombetta
Credible by record
Real Nonprofit, Real Stories, Real Impact
We're a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supported by local sponsors, with KTVZ spotlighting Max's aspirational Guinness World Record motorcycle ride in 2027.
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Help us give second chances. Donate or register as a donor today.