Raz, Andrew and Robbie are the motorcycle riders behind Riding4aCause, and are passionate about supporting men and their families who are suffering from this often undiagnosed illness in our society.
They will embark on their first major ride in September 2010, from Sydney to the Glen Helen Resort, NT, (joining Steve Andrews from the Black Dog Ride), in an Australia-wide initiative to educate the community about Male Depression.
One year later, in September 2011, the guys will ride across the USA, from Disneyland to Disneyworld, (the happiest places on earth, full route details here) leaving LA on the 25th of September 2011, arriving at Florida just in time for Biketoberfest.
Why is this cause important?
Male depression affects 1 in 8 men worldwide and it impacts their families, friends and colleagues – daily!
Male Depression is enabled by silence and ignorance. Male Depression has a number of different symptoms than depression in women, and is very difficult to self-diagnose. The Riding4aCause team are riding motorcycles to proactively bring Male Depression out into the open, in effort to remove the veil of silence, and get men to SPEAK UP!
By shedding light on male depression, it is our aim is to tackle the unique difficulties it presents head-on. We want men to know it is OK to talk about the stresses in their life and what challenges them. Riding4acause is promoted across a variety of social media platforms to encourage discussion about male depression and to remove the stigma that’s associated with mental health disorders.
This ride is a symbol of camaraderie; hope and fun: things that depression sufferers need.
The goals of our rides are simple:
- To have fun
- To raise awareness of Male Depression
- To change Male behaviour to depression
Are you with us?
This short video will explain what depression is:
With thanks to NIMH.
