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

The first thing that drew me in was that I love motorcycles and my dad used to ride so my interest was peaked! When I learned more about the cause, raising awareness and funds to find a cure for prostate cancer, I knew I had to do more because of the number of men I had in my life. I also realized we weren’t talking about prostate cancer and I wanted to help change that. Since I have become an executive, prostate cancer has affected a few men that I know. I was able to help by providing information about treatments and support groups. I’m involved because I want to help to find a cure and provide awareness.

I am an educational assistant but have been a stay-at-home mom for a couple years now. I have two children, Logan who is 13, and Ally who is soon to be 11. We are a huge sports family with football being our favorite! I enjoy the outdoors and love being up at the cabin and out on the lake fishing. My other hobbies include cooking and baking cakes. I love entertaining and spending time with family and friends are my favorite ways to make memories. I’m always up for a party!

I have participated in the ride for dad since its inception in Saskatoon.

Have always loved riding motorcycles and being able to combine my love for riding with a worthwhile charity was a great match for me.

Getting involved with the organizing of the ride seemed like a perfect fit as I would be raising funds and riding anyway.

Hope to continue my affiliation with the ride for the foreseeable future once the world returns to whatever normal is going to be.

I signed up as a volunteer with Saskatoon’s Ride for Dad, with little knowledge of the group or what prostate cancer was even about. It was a great group, and tho some faces have changed…its still a great group….  I’ve learned so much about prostate cancer, the treatment options, and I enjoy sharing that knowledge with others…

A couple of years after I started with this group, I was myself diagnosed with prostate cancer……  My Urologist said.. “You have a tiny bit of cancer on the right side of your prostate”, and then “We couldn’t have caught it earlier”. Because the cancer was detected early.. I had a wide choice of  treatment options and had a procedure known as brachytherapy where radioactive seeds are inserted in and around the cancerous tissue.  Tho it hasn’t been without a few minor glitches…everything turned out really well, and my PSA today hovers around 0.03

As mentioned earlier…when starting I didn’t know anything about prostate cancer and frankly without the knowledge gained from working with the Ride for Dad group… I probably wouldn’t have bothered having a digital exam or the PSA test….and very likely would have been another very sad victim of something almost 98% successfully treatable when caught early…..

Encouraging others to get checked, talking to other men who’ve been diagnosed, or to groups to educate them on the importance of having regular check-ups, and some of the treatment options out there….That’s where its at for me….

As Ride Captain, I’ve met so so many wonderful and amazing people..  They are Sponsors, Service Club Members, City and Town Employees, other Ride for Dad Volunteers ….and some are Survivors…..  and believe it or not….I have many memories of my interactions with all those amazing people that bring tears to my eyes….  And on top of all that…..just maybe we help save a few lives to……  That’s Why I Ride!

My name is Brent McFadzen, and I have been part of Motorcycle Ride For Dad Saskatoon since 2018.

For me, being able to combine a passion for riding, together with the ability to help raise funds for Prostate Cancer Research and Awareness is fantastic.

We are fortunate to have a dedicated executive group, with a wide variety of skills that blend together very well.

Our ultimate goal is to provide each and every participant in our events with the best possible experience – and to position ourselves as a well-respected leader within the local charitable community.

Given the significant impact that COVID has had on our ability to provide our traditional one-day event, we have been able to pivot our fundraising strategies, and develop new and exciting ways to engage with our supporters electronically, and via social media.

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.

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!