A few years ago I met a man, who didn't look ill even though he told me he had Prostate Cancer. Over a period of...
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The Montreal Ride for Dad Chapter was formed in 2008 and has since grown to be an active part of our community, focusing on awareness and funding prostate cancer research. Working together with our local sponsors and amazing volunteer group allows us to advocate for men’s health and do what we love, which is riding motorcycles and saving lives.
The proceeds from our annual events stay in Quebec are invested in ground-breaking prostate cancer research and life-saving public awareness campaigns of the disease and the importance of early detection. Partnership with the Montreal Cancer Institute was established in 2022.
The Montreal chapter has raised nearly $500,000.00 dollars for the fight against prostate cancer.
Starting from Kuper Academy in Kirkland, riders will go around west part of the Montreal island, along the lakeshore road in a police escorted parade until Camionnage CP, in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, before starting their solo or group ride.
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7:30-9:30 am
Starting location: 2975 Edmond Street, Kirkland (Kuper Academy)
End location: 3100 Route Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion (Bar Sportif Biggs)
Parade escorted by the Montreal Police along the West part of the Montreal Island.
Registration: 7:30-9:30 am Kick Off: 10:00 am
Starting location: 2975 Edmond Street, Kirkland (Kuper Academy)
$40 or free with $100 in pledges
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Charlie Pester
Kingston-Quinte
Author: Garry Janz
A few years ago I met a man, who didn’t look ill even though he told me he had Prostate Cancer. Over a period of time I got to know him better. He was always jovial and I thought PC can’t be all that bad. Then one day I was having coffee with him and before I left I said to him:
…What are you up to this afternoon Charlie? Well I guess he thought it was time to clue me in.
He said, Garry, if someone had told me ONE year ago about the PSA test, I wouldn’t be going home this afternoon to arrange my own funeral!
I was speechless!
Not until later did I find out about the PSA test and that it can be used as a tool to detect Prostate Cancer. I didn’t know then that a dozen men in Canada die from it every day!
Not long after, Charlie passed away.
Since that day I have been raising funds through our own organization, the PCFF.
Garry Janz
Co-Founder and President of Ride For Dad and the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation.
Dan Séguin
Montreal
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After reading about the MRFD I contact Gary and I met Byron and John in Kingston, there was no ride in Montreal and with the help of a few Blue Knights friend we decide to give it a try. That was in 2007 and our first ride was in 2008 and the ride will celebrate it’s 15 th year. Would do it again tomorrow.
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Bruno Therrien
Montreal
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Indian challenger limited 2020
Garry Janz
Ottawa
Author: Garry Janz
Too bad it took me so long to discover the BMW R1200RT!
It is a magnificent, powerful sport touring machine designed and built by German engineers. Features include Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment, Shift Assist Pro (for both up- and downshifts), central locking system for the luggage and storage compartments, low and high seats, cruise control, and keyless ignition.
Other standard features include ABS Pro, heated grips and seats, Automatic Stability Control, Riding Modes (Road/Rain), Adjustable Power Windshield, On-board Computer Pro, height adjustable rider’s seat and LED lamps.
Pressing the INFO button scrolls through all the menus to setup the bike, including suspension preload (rider, rider with luggage, two-up), Electronic damping settings (Soft, Normal, Hard), travel information such as tire pressure, fuel consumption, fuel range, amazing audio system, and more.
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