Fifth Annual Grand River Motorcycle Ride
for Dad
2008 marks the Fifth Annual
Grand River Ride for Dad as it continues its
fight against prostate cancer. Hundreds of
riders take part in this one-day pledge ride as
police escorts guide them on a parade through
Kitchener and Waterloo, then onto a 200 km poker
run with stops in Elora, Brantford and Guelph.
It's a fun-filled, family oriented day that is
sponsored by the Waterloo Regional Police
Association and the Grand River Hospital
Foundation.
Since its birth in 2004, the Grand River
(Kitchener) Ride for Dad has raised over
$230,000 for prostate cancer education in the
local community and research at the Grand River
Regional Cancer Centre. With rides taking place
in 18 cities for 2008, the Motorcycle Ride for
Dad has raised over $2,300,000 nationally in its
eight short years.
"It's important for us to bring attention to
this deadly killer that most men cannot even
bring themselves to talk about," notes David
Mathes, Co-Chair of the ride and Staff Sergeant
with the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
The 2008 Grand River Motorcycle Ride for Dad
will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2008. The
Ride departs at 9:00 am sharp from the Kitchener
Auditorium, 400 East Avenue Kitchener, Ontario.
Registration begins at 7:00 am.
The Cause - Prostate
Cancer
Each year, 18,000 new cases of
prostate cancer are diagnosed and 4,300 Canadian
men die of the disease.
There are an estimated one million men with
prostate cancer in Canada. Most do NOT know
they have it. In fact, it is rumoured that
only 20% have been diagnosed and are being
treated. The remaining 800,000 live with a time
bomb ticking in their body.
Many men are hesitant to discuss possible
prostate problems openly, even with their
doctor, yet prostate cancer is the number one
cancer in Canada in terms of incidence.
Dr. Gad Perry from the Ottawa Regional Cancer
Centre says: "Prostate cancer is curable if
found early. Men need to talk to their doctors
about it and have their PSA checked. I'm
convinced we can dramatically reduce the
suffering and death caused by this cancer."
Interested in helping?
Your Donations are appreciated!
Please visit:
http://www.motorcycleridefordad.org/kit/
For ways you can make a difference in
the fight against Prostate Cancer
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