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Press Release

Official press release for the 10th Annual Motorcycle Ride 4 Suicide Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2025

10th Annual Motorcycle Ride 4 Suicide Awareness Set for July 19, 2025

Milestone event to feature expanded activities, memorial tributes, and community resources

DALLAS, TX — The Hear My Cry Foundation will host its 10th Annual Motorcycle Ride 4 Suicide Awareness on Saturday, July 19, 2025, marking a decade of breaking the stigma around suicide and supporting those affected by it. This milestone event will be the largest yet, with expanded activities and remembrance opportunities.

The event will begin at Ben Gill Park in Terrell, TX at 10:00 AM for registration, with kickstands up at 11:00 AM. Riders will travel to Les Zeiger Park in DeSoto, TX, where a community event will be held from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The community event is free to the public and will feature raffles, bounce houses, vendors, DJ entertainment, and food.

“For ten years, this event has brought our community together to remember those we’ve lost to suicide and to support those who are struggling,” said the Hear My Cry Foundation Director. “What began as a small gathering has grown into a powerful movement of hope and healing.”

Since its inception in 2016, the Ride 4 Suicide Awareness event has raised over $150,000 to support counseling services, educational programs, and community resources. The funds have directly impacted thousands of individuals through crisis intervention training, school-based prevention programs, and support groups for loss survivors.

The 10th anniversary event will feature a special memorial display with yard signs honoring those lost to suicide. Families can purchase memorial yard signs for $25, with proceeds supporting the foundation’s ongoing work.

Registration for riders is $25, and all participants will receive a commemorative 10th anniversary t-shirt. Non-riders are welcome to join the community event at Les Zeiger Park, which is free and open to the public.

For more information or to register, visit HearMyCryFoundation.org.

About Hear My Cry Foundation

The Hear My Cry Foundation is dedicated to suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and supporting those affected by suicide. Through education, advocacy, and community events, the foundation works to break the stigma surrounding mental health and provide resources for those in need.

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For interview requests, press passes, or additional information about the 10th Annual Motorcycle Ride 4 Suicide Awareness event, please contact:

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Email: info@hearmycryfoundation.org

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Hear My Cry Foundation Director

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Coverage Guidelines

When covering events related to suicide awareness and prevention, we encourage responsible reporting that focuses on hope, healing, and available resources. For guidance on responsible reporting, please visit ReportingOnSuicide.org.

Media Guidelines

Recommendations for responsible reporting on suicide and mental health

When reporting on suicide and mental health, responsible coverage can help reduce stigma and potentially save lives. We encourage all media representatives to follow these guidelines:

Recommended Approaches

Include resources for help (such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

Report on suicide as a public health issue

Highlight stories of hope, healing, and recovery

Use respectful language (e.g., “died by suicide” rather than “committed suicide”)

Emphasize that suicide is preventable and help is available

Approaches to Avoid

Avoid sensationalizing or glamorizing suicide

Avoid detailed descriptions of method

Avoid simplistic explanations for suicide

Avoid presenting suicide as a solution to problems

Avoid using stigmatizing language

For more comprehensive guidelines on reporting on suicide, please visit ReportingOnSuicide.org.

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