Stories of hope for those struggling with the pressures of life
I do not consider myself a “joiner”. I’m an introvert, so I really like my alone time because it is how I recharge my batteries, my essential daily self care. A couple of months ago, Phillip Jones approached me via text to ask if I would be interested in joining a cycling club. I [...]
Dear friends, partners and RFCC, The last few weeks have escalated quite quickly with the COVID-19 virus leaving us all uncertain what the future looks like. After much discussion, research, listening and soul searching, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Rollfast 8x8 Challenge and the RFCC World Tour Asheville trip. Riders that are [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2019 Contact: MATT TANNER matt@rollfastcycling.com INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Rollfast releases information about 2020 Rollfast World Tour Continuously evolving, the Rollfast Cycling Club (RFCC) announced it's plans to hold training camps on a monthly basis around the world. Camps will be designed to take advantage of warm climates in the winter [...]
For Immediate Release: October 17, 2018 Contact: Matt Tanner matt@rollfastcycling.com ROLLFAST FOUNDATION SHARES STORIES OF HOPE AT FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CARMEL, INDIANA - Thursday night the Rollfast Foundation held its first annual Roll Out of Darkness Banquet at the Wellington in Fishers, Indiana. The event was emceed by WISH TV's Drew Blair. Opening the [...]
This is my story In 2008/2009 we saw the worst financial crisis in most of our lifetimes. Every other story we saw on the news during that time had to do with financial loss, closing businesses and the many things that trickle down from such a loss. My family was not immune [...]
Media Contact Matt Tanner 317.281.8479 matt@rollfastcycling.com For Immediate Release Rollfast Foundation Partners with RemedyLIVE to Close the Gap on Suicide INDIANAPOLIS - July 1, 2018 - The Rollfast Foundation is honored to have partnered with RemedyLIVE to continue their mission to “Close the Gap” on teen and adult suicide. With a generous donation, The [...]
This is my story Following my sister's Oct. 31, 2015, suicide, I wrote, and read, the following eulogy at her funeral: There are going to be times in our lives when nothing makes sense. When nothing comes together according to plan. When there’s nothing … we could have done to change anything. [...]
This is my story First things first, if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free and confidential support at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741741. As a survivor of suicide loss know [...]
What a day! Saturday was HOT! But the heat didn't keep people from coming out and supporting the first Roll Out of Darkness ride and walk. The event was the brainchild of Foundation Board Member David Arnold. Nearly 100 registered to walk or ride in support of starting a conversation to prevent suicide. [...]
This is my story My story is like many others. In the fall of 2009, my husband of 23 years, Rich Burd, died of suicide. He was consumed with guilt over his , now failing, business we built from the ground up. We were like so many during that time when the [...]
