Media advisory - The TELUS Watercraft Ride For Dad hits the water in support of the fight against prostate cancer!

RIDEAU FERRY, ON, June 18, 2012 /CNW/ - On Saturday, July 7, 2012 the Ride For Dad will launch its first annual Eastern Ontario Watercraft Ride in support of prostate cancer research and awareness. Building on over 10 years of success with the Motorcycle Ride For Dad, the Watercraft Ride For Dad will bring together personal watercraft riders from the Ontario region who will ride to raise funds to fight Canada's most common men's cancer - prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common men's cancer in Canada. Successful treatment depends on early detection. Ride For Dad events give men a reason to talk about getting their prostates exam. Encouraging men over 40 to get checked saves lives today, and funding much needed research to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention will further improve the capacity to deal with this disease in the long term.

What:	TELUS Watercraft Ride For Dad
Where:	Rideau Ferry Harbour
	110 Coutts Bay Rd., Rideau Ferry
When:	Saturday, July 7th, 2012
	Time: 11am - 5pm
	Pre-registration/lunch: 11am-12pm
	Depart: 12pm
	Closing ceremonies:
	5pm -7pm followed by a party at Farrell Hall in Perth (186 Gore St. East, Perth)

The Ride For Dad was launched in 2000 with the Motorcycle Ride For Dad, Canada's largest annual motorcycle event dedicated to fighting prostate cancer through research and awareness. The Ride For Dad has grown to include 30 cities in every province in the country. More than 250,000 men, women and children have been involved, raising more than $9 million to fight prostate cancer. www.RideForDad.ca

 

Kelly Goulet
National Communications Manager
Ride For Dad
613-722-6131
613-447-6412
[email protected]

Rob O'Donnell
Chair
Eastern Ontario Watercraft Ride For Dad
613-831-5178