RideForRecovery

I am taking off on a cross country journey with two of my best friends. We will be biking from Jacksonville, Florida to San Francisco, California within the next couple of months. After all the ups and downs 2020 has brought, I wanted to end this year by doing something positive for not only myself, but my community and those who are affected by mental health and substance abuse disorders. 

I have decided to commit myself to this journey in the hopes to raise awareness about this cause, which I am very passionate about. I have been personally affected by mental health issues within my family, which has then resulted in substance abuse disorder. I have seen first hand how much these issues can affect people as well as their families and friends. Millions of families are affected by this every single day. I think it is so important (particularly amongst young people) to raise awareness about mental health and fight to end the stigma attached with it.

I will be raising money for NAMI Massachusetts, which is a National Nonprofit Organization that offers support and resources for hundreds of thousands of families throughout the US. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Raising funds for this organization will help support much needed programs for clients and their families regardless of their financial situation.

One of my primary goals for this fundraiser is to ensure that everyone reading this whether it be yourself, a family member, or a friend has the resources they need. And if anyone ever needs someone to talk to, my door is always open!

We will be biking around 3,200 miles with limited supplies, tents and sleeping bags. I will be posting updates on my instagram @sleeep_9, and would love if you could follow along! Your support would mean the world to me!

So please join us in our fight against the stigma surrounded by these issues. Donate if you’re able, follow along with our journey, and spread awareness!