A community tradition returns September 14 to support mental health and addiction recovery in Milford and surrounding towns.
Bridges Healthcare invites the community to come together for the 34th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for mental health on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM at Fowler Field in downtown Milford.
One of Connecticut’s longest-running charity rides, this annual event draws hundreds of cyclists and walkers, all coming out to raise funds and awareness for mental health and addiction recovery services that benefit thousands of local residents each year.
“Since this event began in 1991, the greater Milford community has been riding—and now walking—to support Bridges Healthcare’s vital programs for mental health and substance use disorders,” says Jennifer Fiorillo, Bridges CEO and President. “We appreciate the strong bonds we’ve created with our clients, supporters, and event sponsors and look forward to remaining your local connection to health.”
What to Expect
- Choose between a picturesque coastal 5, 10, 20, or 40-mile cycling routes or a peaceful 5K walk.
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All routes travel along Milford’s scenic shoreline, offering beautiful views and a great community atmosphere.
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Participants are encouraged to rally their family, friends, or coworkers to walk or ride together in support of mental health. Start your own team, invite others to join, or become part of an existing group—it’s a meaningful way to amplify your impact. Fundraise side by side, cheer one another on, and enjoy the friendly challenge of seeing who can raise the most, knowing that every dollar truly makes a difference.
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Fundraising is encouraged! Free registration is available to anyone who raises $100 or more by event day.
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NEW: Stay tuned to hear more about walker-specific and cyclist-specific fundraising incentives.
Special Event Features:
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Take part in the event’s Remembrance Ceremony to honor lives lost to suicide, addiction, and overdose—or to celebrate those still on their journey. If you’d like for your loved one’s name to be read during the ceremony, please add their name to this Google Form to ensure they are honored.
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Music, kids’ activities, and family-friendly entertainment
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Free lunch and a T-shirt for all registered participants
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Community Bridges’ resource table and connections to local mental health advocates
Registration Info
Online Registration available until 9/11:
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- $50 per cyclist | $35 per walker | $15 for youth under 18 | Free for children six and under
Event-day registration:
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$60 per cyclist | $40 per walker
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The event aims to raise $45,000 to support Bridges Healthcare’s mental health and addiction recovery services, which reached nearly 9,000 people last year through outpatient care, community outreach, and prevention efforts.
How to Get Involved:
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Fundraise
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Sponsor – If you or your organization would be interested in sponsoring one of CT’s longest-running endurance events, please complete this form and return it to Allison Csonka at acsonka@bridgesmilford.org.
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Volunteer: to sign up to volunteer, please reach out to Allison Csonka at acsonka@bridgesmilford.org.
