I ride to represent a community of veterans silently struggling with physical and/or invisible wounds - specifically, the terrifying complexity of PTSD and pure agony of depression. I ride in spirit with those veterans who are amidst this hell and pray that with awareness, will come inspiration and healing - one minute at a time.
Please consider learning about these two life-changing orgainizations, and if you feel moved, donate knowing that your generosity is quite literally saving lives.
Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Team Red, White and Blue: https://about.teamrwb.org/
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Suzi a former Major in the United States Marine Corps. Suzi served ten years as an Officer in the Marines, including three combat tours – two to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. Notably, she led a team of female Marines (FET) featured in Newsweek Magazine’s 150 Fearless Women photo journal recognizing her team’s contribution to breaking down gender barriers.
Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox
Pikes Peak Apex is being developed for the purpose of highlighting the great outdoor recreational opportunities in the Pikes Peak region around Colorado Springs. Funds generated from the event will go towards maintaining and improving these local trails.
The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Trail Stewardship Fund drives resources to maintain existing multi-use trails and create new trails in the Pikes Peak region. The 2020 Pikes Peak APEX put over $10,000 into this fund which has already put money into Palmer Park in Colorado Springs to create new trail and revitalize older trails. The goal of the Fund is to create a better trail system for visitors and residents alike for years to come.
All funds collected through PledgeReg for the Pikes Peak APEX will go directly into this fund and will go back into the trails that will be enjoyed at future APEX events and residents in the Pikes Peak region will enjoy year round.