Bike ride and barbecue event supports veterans recovering from PTSD

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – In honor of Veterans Day, a restaurant on Old Hickory Blvd will host an event to help veterans recovering from PTSD.

Wilton Belk has prepared Roadside Grill for bike rides and barbecue on Saturday.

“I’m here for a reason and maybe that reason is to help people with PTSD,” Belk said. “

This is the second year that Roadside Grill has raised money to support the recovery of veterans with PTSD.

“At 5 o’clock is our live auction and we have about 20 items, great items and a lot of fun,” Belks said.

From the pork platters to the live auction, merchandise and ride registrations, all proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

“Wounded Warrior Project does that with special PTSD retreats, long-term treatment and really does a great job with it,” Belks said.

Belk’s passion for helping veterans goes beyond the license plates on the walls with flames and flags. His long ride with recovery led him to give back.

“In 2021, I was very violently carjacked during a gunfight and I developed PTSD,” Belks said. “I know I’ve been very lucky and I know what that dark place looks like.”

He hopes motorcyclists will join them on public roads.

“If you are a rider, please be there at 9:30 a.m. because we are looking for a lot of riders,” Belks said.

Anyone can show up for the event at Roadside Grill.

More information about the event and its cause can be found here.

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