Media Advisory - Ottawa's 13th annual TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad set to break records this Saturday!

OTTAWA, May 30, 2012 /CNW/ - On Saturday, June 2, 2012 the Ottawa TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad will take to the roads in support of the fight against prostate cancer. The Ride will be attempting to set the Guinness World Record for largest motorcycle poker run at a single event!

The Ottawa Ride is the largest across Canada. In 2011, it raised a record breaking $415,000 for prostate cancer research and awareness and had the highest number of participants of any Ride For Dad event at 2,350! This year they are aiming even higher with goals of raising $500,000 and having over 2,500 riders participate.

What:	13^th annual Ottawa TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad
Who:	Ottawa TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad
When:	Saturday, June 2, 2012
Where:	Canadian Aviation and Space Museum 11 Aviation Parkway
	Registration: 7:00am - 8:30am Opening ceremonies: 8:10am Ride departs: 8:45am Canada Aviation and Space Museum 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
	Closing Ceremonies 3:30pm-4:30pm Rideau Carleton Raceway 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa Announcement will be made regarding the outcome of the Guinness World Record attempt

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed men's cancer. One in seven Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Successful treatment depends on early detection. In the longer term, research into improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and a cure will improve our capacity to deal with this disease.

The TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad is Canada's largest annual motorcycle event dedicated to fighting prostate cancer through research and public awareness. From its humble beginnings, the Ride For Dad has grown to include over 30 cities in every province in the country. Today, more than 100,000 men, women and children have been involved, raising more than $9 million to fight prostate cancer.

Motorcycle riders, prostate cancer patients and their families and non-riders can participate and donate by visiting www.RideForDad.ca

 

 

Kelly Goulet
National Communications Manager
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613-722-6131
613-447-6412

Jim Summers
Co-Chair
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613-884-6733