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Focus on South Florida: Ride to Awareness

Focus On SFla- Allen Giese and Sue Reddy
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One in four Americans is affected by mental illness and the stigma attached to it is huge. That's nearly 1-point-5 million Americans in South Florida alone. Many don't seek the help they need for years, even decades, out of fear for being labeled. A South Florida businessman, who founded the nonprofit charity "Ride to Awareness", is doing something about that, one mile at a time. We focus on what "Ride to Awareness" is about, and how you can get involved. To watch the interview, click on the above picture.

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