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Griffith’s Black Dog Riders have cooled down their engines and have wrapped up seven days on the road, raising $6500 for mental health programs across the country. Since 2009, the Black Dog Ride has taken place all across the country to raise awareness of depression and spark conversations of change and positivity in rural communities. And whilst this years ‘ride to the red centre’ did not go ahead as planned due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a fleet of Griffith riders undertook a grueling trip of their own across the great west of NSW, as one of the only intrastate rides to go ahead at all. Danielle Dionis was the backbone of the Griffith riders, organising the logistics and planning of the ride and said that the locals riders ‘made the most with what they could do.’ “I am so proud of our Riverina riders, the Riverina is the best place in all of Australia” Mrs Dionis said. “The people have the friendliest, most generous and biggest hearts. It is so important to support mental health causes and services in our regional communities.” READ MORE State Ride Coordinator Nerolie Falconer said that whilst there were a few obstacles, the ride was a massive success. “We had a few set backs, including flooding on the roads, but we couldn’t of asked for better weather and for a better ride” Mrs Falconer said. “All of us overcame, adapted and it has been absolutely fantastic to come through all of these regional communities and start conversations. Even a quick chat can make someone’s day!” And whilst the state wide ride of thousands of Black Dog Riders was cancelled for the second year in a row this year, rider Glenn Dal Broi is keen to see the ride through in 2022. “Third time is definently the charm for our Ride to the Red Centre next year” Mr Dal Broi. “The Black Dog Ride is a very good cause and I am excited to continue taking part.” If you would like to donate to the Black Dog Ride please visit https://www.blackdogride.org.au/ If you or someone you know needs help contact; Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can access our trusted content:
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Griffith’s Black Dog Riders have cooled down their engines and have wrapped up seven days on the road, raising $6500 for mental health programs across the country.
Since 2009, the Black Dog Ride has taken place all across the country to raise awareness of depression and spark conversations of change and positivity in rural communities.
Danielle Dionis was the backbone of the Griffith riders, organising the logistics and planning of the ride and said that the locals riders ‘made the most with what they could do.’
“I am so proud of our Riverina riders, the Riverina is the best place in all of Australia” Mrs Dionis said.
“The people have the friendliest, most generous and biggest hearts.
It is so important to support mental health causes and services in our regional communities.”
State Ride Coordinator Nerolie Falconer said that whilst there were a few obstacles, the ride was a massive success.
“We had a few set backs, including flooding on the roads, but we couldn’t of asked for better weather and for a better ride” Mrs Falconer said.
“All of us overcame, adapted and it has been absolutely fantastic to come through all of these regional communities and start conversations.
Even a quick chat can make someone’s day!”
And whilst the state wide ride of thousands of Black Dog Riders was cancelled for the second year in a row this year, rider Glenn Dal Broi is keen to see the ride through in 2022.
“Third time is definently the charm for our Ride to the Red Centre next year” Mr Dal Broi.
“The Black Dog Ride is a very good cause and I am excited to continue taking part.”
If you or someone you know needs help contact;
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Griffith Suicide Prevention and Suicide Support Group on 1300 133 911
Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can access our trusted content:
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