Ride for Recovery 2021

During the month of June 2021, Dawgpatch Bandits got back in the saddle to promote fitness as a positive outlet for individuals in substance abuse and mental health recovery.

As a result of this fundraising tour we were able to raise our goal of $50,000 for our 501(c)3 nonprofit. All funds raised go directly towards our “Fitness to Fight Addiction” campaign. The campaign involves building outdoor fitness stations at rehabilitation and recovery centers in high impact areas across the country.

Beginning June 1st of 2021, Drew Harvey, Payton Dwight, and Jimmy Beh (went down in Montana) bicycled across the country from Anacortes, Washington to Sag Harbor, New York. The ride covered 3,410 miles and was completed in 30 days.

This is the second cross country tour by the Dawgpatch Bandits. Three years ago Drew Harvey and Payton Dwight completed a bicycle tour from San Diego, CA to Sag Harbor, NY. The first ride was to spread awareness about the opioid epidemic and to raise funds for two local projects for friends who passed from drug overdose.

Our fitness stations provide a designated area at partnered centers to build healthy habits and skills. The Dawgpatch Bandits build these fitness stations in person. We feel it is a valuable experience to interact with and listen to the individuals in recovery. They are very appreciative and several volunteer to help. Here is the response from the Long Island Center for Recovery: “Thank you so much!! We love and appreciate this. The clients are having a great time building strength, positivity, and self-esteem. You guys have an amazing mission.”

With the money raised as a result of this ride the Dawgpatch is able to build 10 new fitness stations at rehabilitation and recovery centers across the U.S.