WITH just days until riders hit the road, the Gloucester community is being called on to get behind locals taking part in Black Dog Ride One Dayer, helping raise funds for grassroots mental health and suicide prevention initiatives in regional Australia.
Taking place this Sunday, 15 March, the Gloucester One Dayer will see riders depart from 1 Boundary Street, where the community is invited to gather, cheer riders on and show support.
Registrations to join the ride will be open until Sunday morning, with organisers now encouraging Gloucester locals to sign up and participate, donate, attend or support fundraising efforts.
Every dollar raised helps fund community-based mental health programs in regional and rural areas where services are often limited or non-existent.
To help boost fundraising in the lead-up to the ride, Black Dog Ride has partnered with Indian Motorcycle on a national charity raffle, giving supporters the chance to win a brand-new 2025 Indian Springfield Special Edition motorcycle valued at $42,995 ride-away.
Tickets are just $10 each and the winner will be drawn on Sunday.
In 2025, more than 6,000 participants took part in the Black Dog Ride nationwide, helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to support mental health and suicide prevention.
“Mental health challenges don’t discriminate by postcode, but, unfortunately, access to support often does,” said Gloucester Black Dog Ride coordinator Tyler Standen.
“By supporting the Black Dog Ride One Dayer, the local community is directly helping to close that gap and start conversations that can, and has genuinely saved lives.
“Every donation, every message of encouragement and every person who turns up on the day helps us fund practical, local mental health support.
“This ride is about reminding people that they’re not alone and making sure help exists close to home when it’s needed most.”
Funds raised through the One Dayer are distributed back into communities via the Black Dog Ride Grants Program, supporting local organisations, schools and initiatives delivering mental health education, early intervention and suicide prevention programs.
Visit the Black Dog Ride website for details.
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