Cycling has helped me get through many long and stressing nights before finals during college. Many of you might think I was miserable when you saw me commute to school in the heat, rain, and snow but I was the happiest kid! Now it's my opportunity to use this passion in a meaningful way for our community. Every $20 donated, I'll add 1 extra mile on top of a 50 mile ride that I registered with the organization. I'll post my strava data at the end of the ride.
The Ride for Mental Health 2021
The Ride for Mental Health is one of the first rides in the country to benefit mental health. The proceeds raised will be donated to McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, for the education, research, and treatment of mental illness including anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders and substance abuse. Our mission is to raise funds for McLean so that we can help accelerate the progress being made to help others who suffer from mental illness.
We also hope to end the stigma surrounding mental illness through education and awareness. The promotion of this ride is a start. Many if not most of us are touched by close friends and relatives who have suffered from one type or another of mental illness.
Eric's Ride Inc. is a New York not for profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status. 100% of rider pledges will be donated to McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.