OTTAWA, Ontario – Kickstands went up at 8:30 a.m. on June 2 when over 1,200 motorcyclists participated in the TELUS Ottawa Motorcycle Ride For Dad. The ride raised $207,115 for prostate cancer research this year.
Bob Kikkert of Cornwall, a prostate cancer survivor, surpassed his goal for 2018 and raised $4,120.
“In total we have contributed $31,300 over the past 11 years with this year being the best yet,” said Kikkert in regards to local fundraising.
The event revved up at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and ended at the Canada Post building on Riverside Drive.
“As long as I can ride my Harley motorcycle I will support this ride,” said Kikkert. “This is a charity I wholeheartedly support, partly because I am a prostate cancer survivor of 17 years, and also because this is a charity with many volunteers. So almost all of the money goes into research, support for men suffering from the disease and for public awareness.”
Kikkert’s son Tim is an Executive for the Ride to Live in B.C., which also supports prostate cancer research. He has raised over $60,000 in eight years and hopes to work together with his father next year to break the $100,000 mark.
According to Keith Fong, Co-Chair of the Ottawa Ride, funds raised will be used for prostate cancer research and awareness in the Ottawa region.
“There is always money that flows into the Ride after ride day, so this number will go up slightly. Final numbers to be confirmed shortly,” said Fong.
Kikkert’s fundraiding page can be found here: http://support.pcff.ca/site/TR/RideForDad2018/MRFD_General?px=1010642&pg=personal&fr_id=1669 and donations are still being accepted.
