We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
(L-R) Chinook Mayor Keith Hanson and Police Chief Elmer Zarn pose with cyclist Sarah Schindler who is cycling across Montana to raise awareness about suicide in the state. Sarah lost her brother to suicide about 20 years ago and was motivated to ride the 600+ miles to advocate for suicide awareness.
Living on the major northern route for bicyclists pedaling across the U.S., Blaine County residents see lots of cyclists each summer. One of the first lone riders to come along Highway 2 this season wasn't someone from the east or west coast, but a Hi-Line resident who was riding across Montana. For Sarah Schindler, of Glasgow, the ride was, in her words, "riding for a reason, something that's been on my bucket list for a long time."
The reason for the ride
Schindler was riding to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. For her the effect of suicide prevention is 'up close and person...
