COLUMBUS, Ga., March 3 -- Columbus State University issued the following news release:

March 3, 2026

Five years and tens of thousands of miles on the road after pledging to create new nursing simulation labs for the School of Nursing, the Miracle Riders announced today that they have reached their $1 million fundraising goal for Columbus State University. However, their dedication to raising funds and awareness for the university's College of Education & Health Professions continues as they plan their fourth ride to benefit the university, which will depart Columbus on May 1.

Scott Ressmeyer, the founder of the Miracle Ride and co-owner of Country's Barbecue, announced the news outside the university's Frank D. Brown Hall on its RiverPar...