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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Established in 2009, the Rural Alberta Motorcycle Ride for Dad has raised over $1,195,000 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.
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Ride For Dad Canada and 16 years here at the Rural Alberta Motorcycle Ride For Dad. We are so proud of our incredible contributions as we advance research and raise awareness for prostate cancer.
As we head into our 2025 Ride For Dad season, we are facing a shortage of volunteers, and we are planning this Ride year differently. We will be offering a Ride Alone Together concept. It will be great fun with some contests as people register on-line and collect pledges. The concept is simple, head out on your own or with a group of friends this summer and ride to some great iconic locations. Take a couple of fun pictures and share photos on Facebook or email them to national@ ridefordad.ca.
Our community has supported our battle against prostate cancer through our dedicated riders, sponsors, donors and special events. We are so grateful for our continued support this past year from the Mountain View Colts hockey team. Together, we make a difference in our region.
We hope to be back to our regular Ride in 2026 and are looking for volunteers to join our team. Please reach out to Gil Enns – gilbert@gteperformance.com – 403-994-0845, and Hugh Blauveldt – hughkblauveldt@hotmail.com – 403-507-1762. Stay tuned on Facebook or on our website for more details for this year’s event.
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2025 Poster
Rural Alberta Ride for Dad Group Ride
MotorcycleJun
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8:00-9:15 am
Starting location:
Zion Missionary Church
Didsbury AB
Registration:
8:00 am – 9:15 am
$40 or FREE with $100 collected in pledges.
Stands up:
9:30 am Sharp
Registration: 8:00-9:15 am Kick Off: 9:30 am Sharp
Starting location: Zion Missionary Church, Didsbury
$40 or FREE with $100.00 collected in pledges.
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Submit My Why
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.
Jared Smith
Red Deer
Author: Jared Smith
As to why I ride, about 5 years ago my attention was brought to the ride (the Rural AB Ride at the time) because I work for Telus. They wanted some local representation there for the ride. After that, it became my annual “big ride” event. About a year after I started going regularly, a close family friend was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. He was diagnosed early and beat it easily due mainly to the early diagnosis. This cemented my desire to support this charity, and I’ve been doing it ever since.
Last year, I participated in the 2nd Red Deer Ride for Dad and was approached by the Ride Chairperson, who asked if I wanted to take a more direct role by joining the executive council. I agreed.
Trever Sparrow
Red Deer
Author: Trever Sparrow
My name is Trever Sparrow and when I first got involved with Ride for Dad in 2015, it was a way for me to give back to my community and to do my part to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer. Being an avid motorcycle rider is much more than a hobby for me because of the feeling of freedom, comradery among other enthusiasts, and the sense of community that I get. I have met some of the most amazing people because of riding motorcycles.
Little did I know that my involvement with Ride for Dad would come full circle when in November 2019 and at the age of 44, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Now, as a survivor of Prostate Cancer, being involved with The Ride for Dad brings extra special meaning to the cause we serve.
Luckily for me, I had no signs/symptoms but because of early detection through the PSA blood test, I am proof that early detection is the key to treating Prostate Cancer and continuing to live a long and fulfilling life. To all the husbands, fathers, sons, uncles, and brothers, get the blood test. It’s a simple test that will save your life. #getthebloodtest
Submit My Ride
Jared and Sheri Smith
Red Deer
Author: Jared Smith
Jared & Sheri on their 1985 Goldwing GL1200 Aspencadea
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.
Pierre Allard
Yukon
Author: Pierre Allard
The first photo is the way my bike looked when I first got it.
It’s a 1979 Honda Goldwing GL 1000.
Aside from the cosmetics that I changed to my liking; the engine cylinders needed to be bored out with all-new crankshaft and connecting rod bearings imported from Germany…!
Tom from Honda helped with the carbs and timing. Almost everything needed to be gone through like the brakes, suspension, cooling system, and electrical.
The second photo is the finished product, however, I am still finding stuff that needs doing haha.
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