Hi! I just wanted to share that I am again participating in the event that is near and dear to my heart: The Ride for Mental Health cycling event on June 27, an event that raises money for the treatment and research of many types of mental illnesses.
This year I am doing the ?? mile route: Pushing myself to complete the full 100-mile ride in a single day represents more than just a physical challenge—it is a personal commitment to resilience, perseverance, and raising awareness for the strength it takes to confront mental health struggles head-on.
This cause means so much to me; my children and I lost their father/my husband to depression almost 7 years ago. Please visit my page below; I appreciate your donations to such a great cause…thank you!
The Ride for Mental Health 2026
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.
MATCHING GIFTS:
Many employers will match your gift to the Ride. Please check with your company.
Checks should be made payable to Eric’s Ride Inc. and mailed to:
Mac Dorris
537 1st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Eric's Ride Inc. is a New York not for profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status. The Ride has 2 goals: to end the stigma surrounding mental illness and to raise critically needed funds for education, research and treatment of mental illness. The funds raised by the riders and volunteers will be donated to McLean Hospital, the nation's number 1-rated psychiatric hospital and an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and to local charities that focus on mental health.