Team Shake It Off was formed in 2021 to honor the memory of Brent Thurn who we lost to suicide in February of that year.  We are passionate about riding to raise awareness of the struggles of so many who deal with mental health concerns and open the doors to conversations about mental health. To "shake off" the stigma so individuals know its okay to not be okay.  We ride to raise money which will provide scholarships to those who aren't able to afford treatment.  We ride to help even just one person from feeling like this world would be better off without them.

We treasure your support in our fundraising efforts.  We've raised over $50,000 the last four years and, with your help and support, hope to continue to grow that number.

Thank you - we could not do it without our generous donors!!!!

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.  100% of rider pledges will be donated to McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.