Okanagan Motorcycle Ride for Dad brings out 340 eager motorcyclists raising $140K
Ride for Dad organizers dismayed at lack of traffic control after two riders struck by vehicles within 30 minutes. The Ride for Dad happens annually in cities across the country. The Okanagan chapter of this national fundraiser began in 2009. Its purpose is two-fold: 1) Draw attention to the sheer numbers of riders on local […]
Okanagan Ride for Dad – 500+
With over 500 riders the annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad was a huge success. We had great weather, great riders, some very cool rides (stay tuned for one in particular) and fantastic people. Photos are now posted online at www.shootthebreeze.ca for viewing and ordering with a portion of proceeds being donated back to Okanagan Ride […]
Ride for Dad presents funds to Cancer Foundation
As riders across Canada are currently taking part in the Ride for Dad prostate cancer fundraising and awareness campaign, the Okanagan Chapter of the organization presented the BC Cancer Foundation with a cheque in the amount of $16,657.00 from funds raised at the 2012 event. The 2013 ride is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2013.
Ride for Dad Canada
LOCATION / CHAPTER 2013 DATES BRITISH COLUMBIA Comox Valley Saturday, June 8th Northern BC (Prince George) Saturday, June 15th Okanagan Sunday, June 9th ALBERTA Calgary Saturday, June 15th Edmonton Saturday, June 8th Rural Alberta Ride (Olds) Saturday, June 22nd SASKATCHEWAN Saskatoon Saturday, June 15th Swift Current Saturday, June 8th MANITOBA Manitoba (Winnipeg) Saturday, May 25th […]
Okanagan Ride for Dad biggest ride yet
After a week of solid rain in the Okanagan, it was looking sketchy whether or not the sun would come out for the annual Okanagan Ride for Dad. It did and the pre-registration number of about 200 turned into close to 500 riders and over 25K raised in the fight against prostate cancer. Jerry Mercer […]
Motorcycle Ride for Dad – June
The annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad is making its way across Canada. Rides are offered in 30 cities and there are various prizes to be won including a 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportser or a trip for two to Las Vegas. Collect your pledges and take part in a ride in your area. For more information in […]
Okanagan Motorcycle Ride for Dad donates over 10K
The Executive of the Okanagan Chapter of Motorcycle Ride for Dad presented the B.C. Cancer Foundation with a cheque in the amount of $10,343.00. The funds represent proceeds raised at the 2011 Motorcycle Ride for Dad and will help with research and treatment of prostate cancer. This year’s event is scheduled for June 10, 2012. […]
Okanagan Ride for Dad raises est. $24,000
The Okanagan Chapter of Ride for Dad was a great day for all who attended. Roughly 320 riders showed up bright and early to register and take part in the days events. The rough total raised through donations, pledges, sponsorships etc. was approximately $24,000. The Galz were there and so was one of the MotorcyDudez! […]
Ride for Dad Okanagan Chapter – they just kept coming. . . . .
The drone of the mufflers could be heard from across the lake as the procession of bikes first appeared on the William R. Bennett bridge on the second annual Okanagan chapter of Ride for Dad. With a police escort clearing the way for the 400+ riders taking part, it took approximately 5 minutes for the […]