Dozens of central Indiana motorcyclists ride for men’s mental health awareness, suicide prevention

Dozens of central Indiana motorcyclists ride for men’s mental health awareness, suicide prevention

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and one central Indiana nonprofit spent Saturday bringing awareness through a motorcycle ride.

Dozens of bikers joined together at Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis in Fishers for Building a Refuge’s “Rock n Ride for Hope,” a day full of riding and live music – but most importantly, a time to talk about men’s mental health.

While some may say a motorcycle ride is a “manly thing,” this ride is breaking that stereotype.

“I wanted to do this because I care, my family cares, my kids care, and I know there are people out there that need it and we try to create environment like this that (is) not as intimidating,” Brandon Leum said.

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