JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The annual Ride to Silence the Stigma was held in July to raise money for suicide prevention and awareness.

For the last 9 years, the ride has been held to remember those who have lost their lives to suicide while also raising money for prevention efforts. Funds raised are used for FirstLink, the operators of the 1-800-273-8255(TALK) line and advertisements on i3G Media radio stations that share the number at all hours of the day.

The Midnight Riders Motorcycle Club recently met with FirstLink to present them with a check of the proceeds from the annual ride.

“FirstLink volunteers handle the calls on the Suicide Hotline for all of North Dakota and 17 counties in Minnesota,” club member Monte Rodacker stated.