Jamestown CSi) The annual Ride to Silence the Stigma was held in July 2022 to raise money for suicide prevention and awareness.

For the last 9 years, the ride has been held to remember those who have lost their lives to suicide while also raising money for prevention efforts. Funds raised are used for FirstLink, the operators of the 1-800-273-8255(TALK) line and advertisements on radio stations that share the number at all hours of the day.

The Midnight Riders Motorcycle Club member Monte Rodacker points that FirstLink volunteers handle the calls on the Suicide Hotline for all of North Dakota and 17 counties in Minnesota.

The Club recently met with FirstLink to present them with a check of the proceeds from the annual ride.