Here's something I never would have guessed: This year, as many firefighters have died by suicide as in the line of duty.
That, apparently, shocked Denny Ying, too. That, and a friend who took her own life.
They spurred the 36-year-old Marine Corps veteran into taking a ride across the United States. Yesterday, he stopped at Denver Fire Department Station #21, having pedaled 1000 miles out of the 3800 he plans to ride.
While his goal is to raise awareness of suicide prevention, he says his ride was borne out of his own struggles with depression. That is one reason why his journey, if you will, won't end with this ride: He plans to start a cycling team of survivors.
All of this is even more impressive when you realize that, earlier this year, Denny Ying didn't even own a bicycle.
That, apparently, shocked Denny Ying, too. That, and a friend who took her own life.
They spurred the 36-year-old Marine Corps veteran into taking a ride across the United States. Yesterday, he stopped at Denver Fire Department Station #21, having pedaled 1000 miles out of the 3800 he plans to ride.
While his goal is to raise awareness of suicide prevention, he says his ride was borne out of his own struggles with depression. That is one reason why his journey, if you will, won't end with this ride: He plans to start a cycling team of survivors.
All of this is even more impressive when you realize that, earlier this year, Denny Ying didn't even own a bicycle.
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