From Mark Goodman

My brother Jacob passed away on January 4th, 2013 from a heroin overdose after losing his battle with addiction for many years. He was my older brother who taught me how to shave, how to hold my head up, and how to make others laugh. My whole life I have wanted to help others who struggle with addiction and somehow this hot dog rally is playing a part in that. This type of event is something Jacob would have loved and it has nothing to do with the dogs, the bikes, or Durham; he just really liked a good time and wanted to be surrounded by friends enjoying life.