The Lonely Rider

Ride for Dad
Creating Awareness for Prostate Cancer
June 19, 2010

Prostate? No it’s not a political position; it’s a small organ up a man’s whazzoo and one that is prone to developing cancer, especially once they reach their middle ages and beyond. Ok guys…I get that we hate going to doctors unless something is falling off and needs medical attention beyond what can be done with some gauze and Duct Tape but Prostate Cancer isn’t something we can diagnose (never mind tend too) on our own. Time to get checked out. Early detection is key in this case, despite what it means to our egos.

Yup…time for an intimate encounter from “Dr. Glove”. It may not be pretty or comfortable but it won’t last long. “Hey Doc…let me know if you find my dignity”.

All joking aside, this is a serious issue that affects a large percentage of men around the world. The Ride for Dad is going on a cross Canada tour in 2010 to further awareness about Prostate Cancer and what can be done to detect and survive it. Like I said…early detection is important. Go see your doctor and leave your ego at the door for 5min…it could just save your life.

This year I attended the Ride for Dad ride held for the Greater Toronto Area as one of the support vehicles. Once again though, I was able to just enjoy the day driving around in my MotoLimo truck as the riders plugged along in the sticky humid temperatures.

The start and end point of the ride was at Durham Powerhouse and they proved to be great hosts for the hundreds of riders who attended. Lots of food, water and soft drinks and a live band playing all the while Q107 covered the event. There were also lots of prizes being raffled off that had been donated by local businesses. All the proceeds raised – over $17,000 – went to Cancer research centres including our own Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre located in Toronto, which is one of the leading worldwide facilities for cancer research. This was the 10th year running and has raised over $5 Million this year alone.

Guys…it only takes 5min and I’m sure you’ve had BM’s that were more uncomfortable than having your Prostate checked.



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WROAR Ride 2010
June, 13 2010

There are some things that nobody really likes to talk about and rape is high on that list, especially for those who have been raped or sexually assaulted. The trauma that they endure can affect them for the rest of their lives. The feeling of being violated in such a way can damage ones self-esteem and confidence and can leave a victim feeling guilty (like they were somehow to blame). It can also leave them with some serious trust and intimacy issues in their relationships going forward.

Some can heal on their own, others need assistance and that’s where the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape comes into play by offering free and confidential counseling services to those who have been raped or sexually assaulted. They are 100% volunteer based and draw their funding from local sponsorship and donations and that’s where WROAR comes in.

WROAR (Women Ride Out Against Rape) is a motorcycle event held each year to raise funding to help support the TRCC/MWAR. This was the 6th year of the WROAR Ride and raised over $6000 from the riders who attended, who came from all walks of life. Approximately 60 Men and Women alike raised sponsorship for the ride and participated in a Treasure Hunt style event to win various prizes that were donated by local businesses.

This was my first year participating in the event and I did so in a supporting role with MotoLimo.com. If a rider got into trouble along the route, I would be on hand to pick them up and take them wherever they needed to go. Fortunately, nobody needed any assistance and we all just had a great day enjoying the sunny weather.

See you next year!

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