A group of Nebraska motorcyclists is planning to cross the state to deliver hundreds of letters to the State Capitol to raise awareness about children's mental health.
Organizers say the ride was inspired by the "Pony Express" service that carried mail across the western United States in the mid-1800s. The letters have been written by youth, families, professionals and others about their experiences with children's mental health.
The ride will span nearly 900 miles over three days. The trip begins Wednesday with a kick-off celebration in Scottsbluff. Riders will visit towns throughout Nebraska, collecting letters as they go, and finish the journey in Lincoln on Saturday.
Most of the motorcyclists are volunteers from the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Nebraska.
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Upcoming Events
Sunday May 19
- Register for 1st Annual Ceresco Rec Kickball Tourney
- The Leininger Family Variety Show
- 22Q at the Zoo!
- Oak Creek Valley Bike Ride
- Deadline for Scholarships: Hall County Medical Society Fund and Henry and Maria Ahrens Fund
- Motorcycle Course Session G- BRC
- Spring Parade of Homes
- Quilt Show, "MAY Your Days be Merry & Bright
- Schoolhouse FIddle Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Fiddlers
- Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners
- Personal Achievement Workshops (PAWS) Summer Enrichment Program Registration
- Entry for Beard Growing Contest
Monday May 20
- Register for 1st Annual Ceresco Rec Kickball Tourney
- Lincoln Needleworkers Guild
- Deadline for Scholarships: Hall County Medical Society Fund and Henry and Maria Ahrens Fund
- Schoolhouse FIddle Camp for Intermediate & Advanced Fiddlers
- Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp for Beginners
- Personal Achievement Workshops (PAWS) Summer Enrichment Program Registration
- Entry for Beard Growing Contest
