July 12, 2024 3:05 a.m. 

Ride for 22 is having its annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Ride on Saturday July 20th.

Ride for 22 is a 501c3 non-profit organization that cares deeply about the military community. Through various events, the organization seeks to serve as a living memorial, reduce the stigma by increasing public knowledge and awareness of PTSD, share helpful resources and provide support and comfort to the grieving families left behind.

Registration for the ride begins at 9:00 a.m. at Stewart Park in Roseburg with kickstands up at 11 a.m. Cost for participating is $15 per rider.

A kick-off party will be held on Friday July 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Backside Brewing on Northeast O’Dell Avenue in Roseburg. It will include music by Flashbak, a live auction, raffle, and more. Pre-registration for the ride can also be done at the event, or via the organizations Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ridefor22