Grief is the hardest journey we may take. It can have steep challenges, unexpected storms and moments when strength is hard to find. The Ironhorse Remembrance Ride was created in 2018 for bereaved people to have a way to honor this journey, and to remember their loved one.

The ride is an invitation -- to reflect, share stories, grieve, and find inspiration in those we have lost.

This year we are dedicating the Remembrance Ride to IHBC Board Member Michael Goldman, who contributed so much to the local and cycling communities.

Please join us in supporting the Grief Center of SW Colorado as we honor Michael and all those we have loved and lost.

With a donation of any amount, you may choose to have one of our riders ride in honor of your loved one all the way to Silverton with a special placard with their name on it. Please leave their name in the comments by May 20 to be included.

All donations are tax deductible. tax ID: 81-0898389. Thank you!

This year's riders include Amy Haggert, Ashley Carruth, Amy Knackendoffel, Deb Hall, Kevin Hall, Nan Cresto, Jay Eagen, Steven Saavestra, Wade Anderson, Annie Duryea, Jessica Reed, Pema Reed, Jon Bailey, Betty Holcomb, Ellie Shaw, Rowan Lott, Alisha Gibson, Connie Gordon, and ride founder Sarah Tescher.

A note from The Grief Center of SW CO,

We are proud to be in our 17th year of offering grief support to Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region. With the highest rate of childhood bereavement in the country, we appreciate any help you can give us with this goal. Some of the programs this ride supports:

- clients who come to our Grief Center of SW CO offices for free or reduced individual grief counseling (app. 500 children and adults/year)

- school-based counseling in Durango, Silverton, Mancos, Cortez, and Ignacio

- support for organizations and their employees after a death

- support groups for those experience stigmatized deaths such as suicide, substance-related loss as well as groups for suicide attempt survivors

- summer children's grief camps and teen programs

- programs for families readjusting after the loss of a significant family member

- professional trainings in grief and traumatic grief for mental and behavioral health providers

- professional education and supervision for counselors in training

We deeply thank you and our amazing riders for their support,

Judy Austin, Executive Director

Wendy Barney, Board Chair

DeAnne Slaughter, Vice Chair

Rhonda Ledford, Board Treasurer

Kim Osby, Board Member

www.contact@griefcenterswco.org

970-403-5230

2026 Ironhorse Remembrance Ride

"We ride for those who can't"