Ride Out Of The Blue the 22- day cycle ride starts tomorrow

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October 10 2014

Ride Out Of The Blue the 22- day cycle ride starts tomorrow

Tomorrow the Ride Out Of The Blue team set out from Bluff on a 22 - day cycle ride to raise awareness of mental health and funds for the Mental Health Foundation.

The Ride Out Of The Blue team of ten riders will start out at 8 am tomorrow on the 2,300 km cycle ride from Bluff, finishing at Cape Regina on November 2.

Their aim is to create awareness around of mental health, depression and suicide.

The team will be stopping in towns, cities and communities along the way.

Ride Out Of The Blue also aims to raise at least $50,000 towards the Mental Foundation Mindfulness in Schools project.
The Mental Health Foundation’s Mindfulness in Schools programme aims to prevent the development of childhood mental distress by encouraging positive mental health practices for children at primary school level.

To find out more and ways to help to support Ride Out Of The Blue please go to:

• www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/rootbnz
• www.rideoutoftheblue.org
• www.facebook.com/rideoutoftheblue

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