The Ride for Shelter Campaign plans to be one of the biggest fundraisers for Harbor House. Our first on-line fundraiser, it allows us to reach people around the world and tell them about Harbor House and Jim's efforts.

Riding 3,415 miles on a bike across America is a BIG commitment on Jim's part, but it doesn't stop there. Jim has also committed to doing personal dedications for donors. Click HERE for different dedication options.

Everyday before Jim starts riding, he will read a list of names from the dedications that have donated for that specific spot. Scroll down to see a list of dedicated names.

To have your dedication put here, go to the online donation website and in the comments section put the name of the person who you dedicate it to. We will update the list below from the names on that list.

Mile Dedications

1. Dr. Jim Simone -To my Mother, Joyce Patricia, she was my example of courage and dedication and taught me to question.

2. Pam - White Baron, my German Shepard who loved people.

3. Robin - In memory of Shirley Tripp.

4. Ken Davis - Carol - in memory - you are not forgotten

5. David Duda - Abuse is generational. Please break the cycle.

6. Edwin Meents - Perna-Lee Meents

7. Tim Milner, WVLI - To all the volunteers that devote their time and energy to saving women and children from domestic violence in both Kankakee and Iroquois County.

8. Wes and Connie Walker - Nancy Payne who adopted our community and always greatly adds to friends and organizations.

9. Diane Barry - To all the guys in treatment at RRC.

10. Maralyn and Rick Kolze- To our children- we are so proud of you!

11. David Hegg - In honor of Joan Hegg

12. Bruce & Nancy Payne: Dedicated to Scott Payne - We're so proud of what you've done! Keep up the good work!

13. Norma Bluethner - All those who pass thru Harbor House's doors!

14. Sharon Sovinski - Dedicated to Donna Stage

15. Bobbi Kinkade - Karen Frick "Gone so young but not forgotten"

16. Nancy L - Dedicated to those who have gone before us fighting to eradicate domestic violence

17. Arthur Engel - Kristina Engel

18. Carol B- To my friend Denise Whittakr- Great Friend, great mother, and all around good person to know!

19. Kim Innes: From Kim to my mother

20. Diane Jurine - Raymond Milne, 10th Mtn. Division WWII Veteran. Fought in the mountains of Italy.

21. Theresa Daus-Weber - To Jim Simone - for his idea and implementation through his physical commitment to help victims of domestic violence. Thank you for allowing me to participate in this important effort!.

22. Laura Kuhlman - To staff and volunteers at Harbor House - Thank you for the work you do on behalf of these women and children.

23. From Riverside Hospital - In honor of the survivors and memory of the victims of domestic violence and to the dedicated staff at Harbor House who provide compassion and service.

24. Connie & Wes Walker - Nancy Payne’s son Tyler

25. Norm & Janice Strasma: dedicated to Community Foundation

1,587. Art - To my wife Tina- who works everyday to make the world a safer place.

1,707. From Dr. Simone - Mrs. Pommier's 5th. grade class at Kennedy Middle School -Your selfless generosity is a lesson we can all learn from- thank your support.

3,000. Valeri, Phil, Teddy and Sophie - To all the survivors of domestic violence- who left, not knowing what the future held, but having faith it would be better than the past.

3001. Stan and Barb Pop - to our grandchildren- may they grow up in a safer world

3,415. Dr. Jim Simone - To my grandparents, Manuel and Julia Sanchez, they were my examples of how to give unconditional love and support.

State Dedications

Arizona - Judy & Bryan Amiano - To our son Brent.

California - Provena St. Mary's Hospital - Dedicated to the victims of domestic violence who turn to Provena St. Mary's Hospital for compassion and care.

Illinois - Champaign -Tom Cunnington and Dawn Landwehr : Dedicated to Kankakee Rotary Club "Service above Self"

Illinois - Marshon Conrad - “We can all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping our friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence”

Illinois - Ed Kelly - "To all those who are working so fervently to rid our society of domestic violence."

Indiana - All-Pro Collision

Massachusetts - From Riverside Hospital- In honor of the survivors and memory of the victims of domestic violence and to the dedicated staff at Harbor House who provide compassion and service.

Missouri - Judge M. Kick- in Honor of Geraldine Kick

Missouri - Kim Donald - "To my children- may they grow up in a more peaceful world"

New Mexico - Raelynn - To Harbor House - this is such a wonderful organization to support!

New York - Janet P. To Rick and Elizabeth.

Ohio - Teri and Terry - Thanks to the many volunteers making a change for the better.

Pennsylvania - Cathy and Joe Flynn - Our son Ryan John

Texas - Deb Trice - In memory of my best friend Kitten.

Sections Dedications

South West

Laura - "To my dad who taught me to love and respect nature"

Munson Farms - "Martha was beaten severely by her husband when she was six months pregnant. She lost her infant daughter "Becky" and almost lost her life. She choose to live. She's my friend!"

Imani Drew - James Morgan

Jerry & Mary Weber

Midwest

Linda - Margaret Edwards (deceased-my great Aunt) Born in Watseka " A nice old broad"

Dr. John Jurica-"It's not having been in the dark house, but having left it that counts. (Theodore Roosevelt)" In honor of all the survivors of Domestic Violence who got out of the dark house and in memory for all those who didn't.

Jim and Maggie Frogge - "To the staff and volunteers at Harbor House- for all your hard work"

Judge Erickson - In Memory of my parents

From Riverside Hospital - In honor of the survivors and memory of the victims of domestic violence and to the dedicated staff at Harbor House who provide compassion and service.

North East

Ken - In memory of Carol - You are not forgotten

Ray - "To my wife and soon to be born child- the world is a better place with you being here"

Becky Roth