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Established in 2009, the Manitoba Motorcycle Ride For Dad has raised over $5.7 Million for the fight against prostate cancer. Proceeds stay in Manitoba and are invested in ground-breaking prostate cancer research and life-saving public awareness campaigns of the disease and the importance of early detection.

 

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news release
May 31, 2025

 

17TH ANNUAL MANITOBA MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR DAD ROARS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER

WINNIPEG, MB:  Today, Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad (MRFD) celebrated its 17TH Ride and attracted over 1,200 registered riders in the fight against prostate cancer. The final fundraising total was over $650,000 bringing the 17-year fundraising total to $5.7 million dollars. Proceeds stay in Manitoba for prostate cancer research and education.

 

“The great weather was a factor in another amazing turnout of Riders and spectators,” said MRFD co-chair and founding member, Moe Sabourin. “Each year, the support from Manitobans is incredible. Thank you to all registered riders, pledge donors, sponsors, media partners and volunteers. Special thanks to our Regional Presenting Sponsor, the Winnipeg Police Credit Union.”

Prior to the official start, a very special announcement and presentation was made by Manitoba Justice Minister, Matt Wiebe, and Manitoba Public Insurance Vice President, Maria Campos, of the official Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad licence plate.

“Our government is honoured to support Ride for Dad and unveil our province’s newest specialty license plate, in support of a cause important to so many Manitoba families,” said Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). “To support the Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group, $30 from every plate purchased will be donated to assist Manitobans impacted by this terrible disease. This annual ride has raised millions of dollars to help families across the province, and we are proud to stand with Ride For Dad in support of their continued fundraising efforts.”

 

Starting from Earls Polo Park, riders headed west in a police escorted parade down Portage Avenue to Assiniboia Downs, then north to Selkirk, Gimli and back. The MRFD culminates with a wind-up celebration at Cowboys, Canad Inns Windsor Park.

Other guest speakers for the official start were Gene Bowers, Chief, Winnipeg Police Service; Jarrod Hall, Inspector, RCMP; Cal Berzuk, CEO, Winnipeg Police Credit Union; Cory Wiles, President, Winnipeg Police Association; Nick Kasper, President, United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg; Christian Schmidt, Chief, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service; Ciel Ferguson, Manitoba Motocross Champion; Adam Bighill, Winnipeg Blue Bomber Alumni; Moe Sabourin and Kirk Van Alstyne, MRFD co-Chairs; and Ed Johner, MRFD spokesperson. The event Emcee was long-time Winnipeg media personality, Jim Ingebrigtsen.

Top fundraisers were: Kurt Shmon ($41,225); Tony Kusiak ($24,465); Hank Hildebrandt ($17,574); Laurie Etkin ($12,428); and Jess Steppler ($10,448). A successful motorcycle raffle contributed to the final fundraising total.

Contacts:

  • Ed Johner, Spokesperson, MRFD:    (204) 794-5602                 [email protected]
  • Moe Sabourin, Co-Chair, MRFD:       (204) 228-4301                [email protected]
  • Kirk Van Alstyne, Co-Chair, MRFD: (204) 470-9913                  [email protected]

 

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Manitoba Ride for Dad Group Ride

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May
31
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Pre-registration
May 29 & 30, 4–8 p.m., Earl’s Kitchen and Bar

First 500 Registrants receive a free lunch in Gimli, MB.

Registration: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Kick Off: 10 a.m. Sharp
Starting location: Earl's Kitchen & Bar 1455 Portage Avenue, Polo Park
$40 before Ride Day, $50 on Ride Day or FREE with $100.00 collected in pledges.

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PRE-REGISTRATION: THURSDAY MAY 29 & FRIDAY MAY 30 FROM 4PM TO 8PM – EARL’S KITCHEN AND BAR

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