Members of the public are invited to join the Fort Knox community for a motorcycle ride Wednesday to highlight sexual assault awareness and prevention.
The U.S. Army Human Resources Command will host the 11th annual SHARP “Raise the Bars” Motorcycle Ride April 29 as part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The ride is open to Fort Knox soldiers, family members, civilian staff, and the general public.
According to a release from the HRC, following opening remarks by Major General Hope Rampy, the HRC’s commanding general, riders will depart the post at 1:30 p.m. and ride to SilverLeaf Sexual Trauma Recovery Services in Elizabethtown. The HRC refers survivors of sexual assault and abuse to SilverLeaf for support and services including crisis intervention, medical examinations, counseling, and education.
The ride is one of six events the HRC is hosting in April to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault/harrassment, prevention measures, and providing support to survivors. The HRC will also be hosting the annual Darkness to Light Candle-Lighting Ceremony on April 30 to serve as a reminder to remain vigilant against acts of sexual assault throughout the year.
Visitors to Fort Knox are asked to have a REAL ID. If you do not have a REAL ID, you will need supplemental identification such as a passport or birth certificate.
Contact the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Public Affairs Office for more information.
