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...
About Us
Established in 2000, the Ottawa Motorcycle Ride for Dad has raised over $7 million dollars for the fight against prostate cancer. The proceeds from our annual events are invested in ground-breaking prostate cancer research and life-saving public awareness campaigns of the disease and the importance of early detection.
2023 FACEBOOK PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT POST
PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Best Poker Hand was a STRAIGHT FLUSH, winning a $2,500 gift certificate from Freedom Harley-Davidson of Ottawa – Winner was Bernard Venditti of Greely.
Mystery Poker Hand Prize of a $1,000 CASH winner was Brian Hutt of Carleton Place.
The winning 50/50 ticket was a yellow ticket #118716. The take home prize was $1,436.
The winner of the $500 gift certificate from Hometown Sports Grill, a random draw from ALL registered participants, is still to be announced! We are verifying that all registrations are accounted for as there was quite a few onsite paper registrations on Saturday morning. Stay tuned for that announcement in the coming days!
Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation 50/50 Draw on CHEZ ended up with a total pot of $126,220, with the winner getting $63,110. Winning ticket number was D-59701.
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Ottawa Ride for Dad Group Ride
Motorcycle
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Registration & Coffee 8am-9:15am|Opening Ceremonies 9:30am
Registration: Registration & Coffee 8am-9:15am|Opening Ceremonies 9:30am
Starting location: Canada Post, 2701 Riverside Drive
$40 before Ride Day, $50 on Ride Day or FREE with $100.00 collected in pledges.
Pre-Registration
Saturday Morning, May 27th
Biker Breakfast Buffet and Pre-Reg – $25 for the buffet (taxes and gratuities included)
Fundraiser Breakfast Buffet at Hometown Bar & Grill,1525 Bank St, Ottawa 9:00 to 11:00 AM plus, pick up your kits/early registration.
Saturday, May 27th
Fundraiser BBQ at Ottawa Goodtime Centre 12:00 to 2:00 PM plus, pick up your kits/early registration.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
from 2 pm to 6 pm @ Freedom Harley-Davidson of Ottawa, 1963 Merivale Rd, Ottawa
The Ottawa Ride For Dad team will be at Freedom Harley-Davidson helping riders to register and accepting pledge sheets and donations. There will be some souvenirs onsite as well.
Thursday June 1, 2023
from 2 pm to 6 pm @ Wheelsport, Orleans, 1390 Youville Dr, Orléans
The Ottawa Ride For Dad team will be at Wheelsport, Orleans helping riders to register and accepting pledge sheets and donations. There will be some souvenirs onsite as well.
*Early registration is $40 and includes your poker card, Ride flag and lunch at the final Poker Run destination in Chesterville. There will be many food vendors and the riders will have a variety of meal choices to choose from with their meal ticket.
We are looking forward to a group Ride this year and having some fun in Chesterville with a live band, local merch vendor booths, prizes and more!
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Why We Ride
Sheryl Boggs
Ottawa
I have known a number of colleagues, friends, and family who have fought for their lives, all because they didn’t get an annual test. We...
Ken Alcock
Ottawa
Hard to believe the last big group ride for Ride for Dad was 2 Years ago. That was a year after my Prostate Cancer Surgery....
Tina Gibson
Ottawa
This is the who and the why that I volunteer Ottawa Motorcycle Ride For Dad - my Dad. He is a 5-year Prostate Cancer Survivor...
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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.
Sheryl Boggs
Ottawa
Author: Sheryl Boggs
I have known a number of colleagues, friends, and family who have fought for their lives, all because they didn’t get an annual test.
We need to reach out to as many people as we can and get them tested.
Souvenir Coordinator
Ottawa Chapter
Ken Alcock
Ottawa
Author: Ken Alcock
Hard to believe the last big group ride for Ride for Dad was 2 Years ago. That was a year after my Prostate Cancer Surgery. My Prostate Cancer was detected through my PSA blood work which my Dr had me do during my yearly check up, since I had turned 50, 6 months earlier. Without having the PSA done, my Prostate Cancer would not have been found at an early stage and the prospects of Survival go down the later it is detected.
I was in the VIP section right behind the Executives for Ride for Dad on the Parade from the Aviation Museum to the Post Office building on Heron Rd. The Ride for Dad is a cause that truly hits very close to home for me, and I do what I can to help out and collect donations on my behalf for the Work that the Ride for Dad does. All monies collected from each area stay local, and goes towards Prostate Cancer Research and Awareness. YOU , YES YOU, you can help me out by donating on my behalf at the following link.
https://ridefordad.akaraisin.com/…/pledge/sponsor/donation
Every dollar helps. so help me reach my goal this year, you never know, you could be helping your Brother, your Father, your Uncle, Even your self.
So I encourage all men to talk to their doctor and get your PSA tested. It could mean saving your life
Tina Gibson
Ottawa
Author: Tina Gibson
This is the who and the why that I volunteer Ottawa Motorcycle Ride For Dad – my Dad. He is a 5-year Prostate Cancer Survivor and it is my wish that all men get checked yearly with a simple, painless, PSA blood test – early detection of this disease is the reason that more family photos like this can happen.
Byron Smith
Ottawa
Author: Byron Smith
Why I ride: Freedom & Camaraderie. Riding with friends and strangers but still alone with your thoughts.
Why I Ride For Dad: Because I believe a dozen Canadian men don’t need to die every day from Prostate cancer.
Because I believe in the overwhelming power of a large group of people pursuing a single goal.
Because I believe Prostate Cancer can someday be beaten.
Because I believe that the Ride For Dad is the organization to get us there.
Ed Johner
Manitoba
Author: Kirk Van Alstyne
In 2009 I met this amazing person after hearing his story and deciding we should start a chapter in Manitoba for Ride For Dad. Over the past decade, this man has inspired me and many others with his determination, courage and a great love for life. He has given countless days and hours each year, getting the RFD message and awareness out there will telling his own story of survival. He is one of the main reasons we all Ride for Dad.
What We Ride
Garry Janz
Ottawa
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...
Byron Smith
Ottawa
For the first 12 years with The Ride For Dad, I rode my ’86 Harley Davidson FLST Heritage Softail, red and cream For the last...
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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.
Byron Smith
Ottawa
Author: Byron Smith
For the first 12 years with The Ride For Dad, I rode my ’86 Harley Davidson FLST Heritage Softail, red and cream
For the last 8 years I have ridden my 2012 Harley Davidson FatBoy Lo, flat black.
Retro British Ride
Ottawa
Author: Rob Taylor
My favourite of the bikes I’ve owned. A 2006 Triumph Bonneville T-100.
Custom paint and retro styling give this British classic a memorable look..
The original 875cc engine carb set up has been boosted with aftermarket K&N jets and custom exhaust that provide a throaty sound and added double-digit horsepower. Lots of added safety and performance enhancements.
A great handling, peppy, head-turner.
Ride Safe!
David Campbell
Ottawa
Author: David Campbell
This is my 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600
Sheryl Boggs
Ottawa
Author: Sheryl Boggs
2016 Harley Davidson Road King.
Stage one completed, new pipes, air breather
And of course Clyde on the back!
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