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UConn students bike cross-country for suicide prevention

James Marks, of Guilford, and Zach Gigair, of Windsor, began their Great Bicycle Adventure on June 10 after flying into Seattle.

News 12 Staff

Jul 16, 2025, 7:51 AM

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Two UConn medical and dental students are biking across the country to raise money for suicide prevention.

James Marks, of Guilford, and Zach Gigair, of Windsor, began their Great Bicycle Adventure on June 10 after flying into Seattle.

The pair is raising funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and are nearing their $20,000 goal.

As of Tuesday, they had reached Wisconsin on their journey.

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