Riding to make a difference
22 veteran suicides each day, a suicide every 65 minutes, 8030 suicides each year.
Help us make a difference...
Riding to spread awareness
We are a ride, geared at raising donations and awareness for veteran suicide, PTSD and mental health.
The number 22, represents the number of veterans who have taken their lives each day and although that number has dropped to 16.5, 22 is synonymous with and has become a symbol for veteran suicide.
One is too many…
66 For The 22 was created as a cross country ride, to raise awareness for veteran suicide and stretches along what is probably the most famous road in the world. Historic Route 66 spans over 2,400 miles and crosses 8 states, starting in Chicago, Illinois and terminating at the Pacific Coast in Santa Monica, California.
We refer to it as "The mother of all healing roads"...
The riders, all who have lost brothers or sisters, to veteran suicide, ride across country and raise awareness and donations to support veterans mental health and programs that will help veterans cope with PTSD and other issues, resulting from their experiences in combat.
Our goal, is to escort families and veterans, who have lost family members or who served with a 22 veteran, picking up the cost of fuel and lodging, while experiencing our country, as it was at a better time. in 2026, we have decided to allow riders and drivers, since not everyone rides a motorcycle.
Contact Us
Have a question or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us today and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Ride with us
If you are interested in riding or driving with us, please download the registration form and waiver of liability.
Once complete, you can upload them here or email them to: abenavidez@66ForThe22.org
Application submission is contingent on position availability, as only 22 riders will be involved.
All riders must be riding for a veteran for whom they knew, who became one of the 22 veterans who take their life daily.