Earl Richmond

My journey with the Ride for Dad started because of my dad.  I had never heard of Prostate Cancer nor was aware of the Ride for Dad until my dad was diagnosed.  His diagnosis taught me really fast about Prostate Cancer and just how harmful it can be.

My dad was diagnosed in April 2009 and his treatment ended in October 2009.  It was the longest 6-7 months of our lives.  I am happy to report my dad survived Prostate Cancer and has been cancer-free ever since.  I’ll never forget shortly after that driving down Kenmount Road one day and seeing a billboard for the Ride for Dad and thinking I need to be involved!

I volunteered with our local chapter on the Registration for 4 or 5 years and then moved into an Executive Role with our local chapter.  My dad is my hero for fighting and now it is my turn to fight for him and anyone who may be impacted by this silent killer known as Prostate Cancer.