There is a group of bikers who are all combat veterans, and this past weekend they put on an event called Ride to Zero. This was in support of PTSD Suicide Awareness. To help with research and to let these vets who are suffering know that there are people who care! The turn out and support of this event blew away their hopes and expectations! They had over 300 registered riders, raised way more money than they ever dreamed! And this was the first year of this event... the first event this group had ever organized! It was a very emotional event, to see all the support was so touching!
After losing a dear friend to PTSD suicide, before it was really acknowledged as a medical condition, and getting to know a few families who have lost their heroes to this, I am a big supporter of finding better ways to support and treat these people!
This was a day I will not soon forget, it is also an event I plan to participate in every year! And hopefully be able to be a volunteer in future years.
If you know someone suffering with PTSD, if you are concerned for their well being... please reach out to them and let them know you care! Contact someone who can help them! Just knowing they cave friends who care and love them and that life truly is worth living- is a huge help!
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