J’ai rencontré un homme qui ne semblait pas malade bien qu’il soit atteint d’un cancer de la prostate. Il m’a déclaré que si quelqu’un lui avait parlé du test de dépistage de l’APS un an plus tôt, il ne serait pas en train de préparer ses propres funérailles. Cela m’a provoqué tout un choc!

Peu de temps après, Charlie est décédé. J’ai appris par la suite qu’une douzaine d’hommes meurt chaque jour d’un cancer de la prostate au Canada, et qu’un simple test de dépistage de l’APS peut permettre de déceler la maladie. Depuis ce jour, je collecte des fonds et je sensibilise la population à la lutte contre le cancer de la prostate.

Garry Janz

Cofondateur de la Randonnée pour papa

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 2^nd 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.

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

Jared & Sheri sur leur Goldwing GL1200 Aspencadea

Pendant les 12 premières années avec The Ride For Dad, j’ai piloté mon ’86 Harley Davidson FLST Heritage Softail, rouge et crème

Au cours des 8 dernières années, j’ai monté ma Harley Davidson FatBoy Lo 2012, noir mat.