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Local teacher organizes 3rd Annual Veteran Suicide Prevention bike run fundraiser

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January 7, 2025 9:32 PM
Published 9:43 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A local Somerton Middle School teacher is organizing a bike run this weekend to raise awareness about veteran suicide prevention. This is the 3rd annual bike run fundraiser. It starts Saturday, January 11th at 9 a.m at Bobby's Harley Davidson and makes a final stop at the Arizona Marketplace.

There will be a silent auction, live music, raffles, and a comedy show in the evening. The organizer shares why this event is so special to her heart.

“I lost 3 friends that were veterans really in one calendar year to suicide. And the last friend I lost was a dear friend of over 20 years, and that was really devastating for me," said local teacher Deana Salter.

Registration is $35 per person. All proceeds raised by the fundraiser will be donated to the local National Community Health Partners. They work directly with "Housing for Heroes" and veteran suicide prevention.

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