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<h2 style=";">Why I’m Riding for Mental Health</h2>
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On <strong>June 27–28, 2026</strong>, I will ride in the
<strong>Ride for Mental Health</strong> to support research, education,
and care through <strong>McLean Hospital</strong>, a global leader in
psychiatric treatment and research.
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This ride is deeply personal.
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In 2017, my brother died at age 47 after what we believe was an overdose.
To the outside world, he appeared happy and engaged — the kind of person
who always showed up for others. Inside, he was struggling quietly with
pain most people never saw. His story is a powerful reminder that mental
illness does not always look the way we expect, and that suffering often
goes unseen until it is too late.
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I am also a <strong>nurse and healthcare IT executive working in mental
health</strong>, and I see every day how urgently we need better access to
care, continued research, and systems that truly support people before
they reach a crisis point. McLean Hospital is at the forefront of this
work — advancing evidence-based treatment, training clinicians, and
driving critical psychiatric research forward.
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I ride to honor my brother, to support the millions living with mental
illness, and to help build a future where people are met with
understanding, effective care, and hope — not silence or stigma.
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<strong>If you are able, please consider supporting my ride.</strong>
Every donation helps fund research and care that can save lives.
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Thank you for being part of this effort.
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