Always the 3rd Saturday in August... RAIN or SHINE! This year, join us on August 17th at Chandler Hill Campground!!
We would like to thank all who participate, sponsor, or help with our annual day of awareness and fundraiser! It is all of YOU who make this organization all that it is. Thanks to you, we ARE making a difference!
Fundraiser -
This annual fundraising event makes the educational opportunities Kiersten's Ride provides to our communities throughout the year possible. We need your help. Help us end the stigma and open the conversation of suicide prevention by asking others to sponsor you for this event.
Please go to https://kierstensride.org/annual-event/ to download your sponsorship form today or have your sponsor come to this Eventbrite site to sponsor you online. There will be prizes awarded for top fund raisers!!
Tickets and Donations -
Register to let us know how you will be participating in this event. **If you sign up for the Horseback Trail Ride, Bike Trail Ride, Walk, and/or ORV Ride... LUNCH IS INCLUDED.
There is also an option, if you are unable to participate, to give a donation to Kiersten's Ride. We appreciate your support in building communities that are safer from suicide!
Lunch Only -
Even if you are not participating in any of the activities, join us for lunch! Enjoy a wonderful lunch and feel connected to a growing number of caring individuals who want our communities to be safe from suicide.
Sponsorship -
For those who wish to sponsor one of the participants, please click on the link or Tickets, there will be a Sponsor section under "Donation". There will be a question asked about who you are sponsoring.
Raffle -
Buy tickets to win! Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Prizes include:
- 1st draw - 2 Kayaks w/ Paddles and Life Jackets by Steve's Towing
- 2nd draw - Stand-up Paddle Board w/ Paddle and Life Jacket by The Landing Restaurant
- 3rd draw - TBD by Whitaker Construction Services
Tickets can be purchased at the event; message 'Kiersten's Ride 501c' Facebook page; or call 231-675-5047. You do not need to be present to win; if not present, we'll coordinate pick up of the prize.
Schedule of Events -
10:00 am -- Horseback Trail Ride (Check-in at 8:30 - 9:30 am; approximately 10 mile trail ride; lake water available)
11:00 am -- Trail Bike Ride (Check-in at 10:00 - 10:30 am; approximately 10 mile trails; gravel, mud, sand, and hills)
11:30 am -- Walk (Check-in at 10:30 - 11:00 am; approximately 1.3 mile nature walk)
12:00 - 2:00 pm -- PARTICIPANT LUNCH
1:00 pm -- PRIZES / SILENT AUCTION / RAFFLE (Participants raising $50 = t-shirt; participants raising over $250 = hooded sweatshirt... Shirts sponsored by Aster Brands; ensure amount raised is updated in the registration NLT August 5th to guarantee shirt). Large silent auction; amazing items from local contributors. No NOT need to be present to win the raffle.
2:30 pm -- ORV Ride (Check-in 12:30 - 1:30 pm; 35-45 mile ride)