1,000 Mile Suicide Awareness Ride Set For June 19
Stops Planned In Culbertson, Malta
A motorcycle ride to raise awareness for suicide prevention has been planned by Yellowstone American Legion Riders, Dog Tag Buddies and Tenacious Dames Riding Club. The Ride for Tomorrow will take place June 19 and encompasses both an official Iron Butt ride (1,000 miles in 24 hours) and various summer solstice routes.
“There are so many things that make this great state the most wonderful place in the world,” said a statement on the Ride for Tomorrow eventbrite page. “However, our suicide rates being among the highest in the nation is not one of them.”
The ride is a competitive challenge for riders from across the county. Ride For Tomorrow plans to double the impact of this event by starting a dialogue of suicide prevention and awareness and carrying it for 1,000 miles.
Funds raised for this event will support future Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) presentations around the state to help Montanans recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope to someone in crisis and know how to effectively get help.
For more information, visit https://dogtagbuddies.org/ ridefortomorrow.
The national suicide prevention lifeline is 800-273TALK (8255). You can add the number to your cell phone and call whenever you or someone you know may be in crisis. This number provides confidential support for individuals and their loved ones in times of crisis. Veterans can press 1 after dialing or text 838255 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. This support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
