Telus Snowmobile Ride For Dad

What is the TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad? • The TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad is an organization that raises funds for the fight against prostate cancer through research and awareness by hosting a one day snowmobile ride. • The TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad is part of the Ride For Dad family of events, which began with a motorcycle ride in Ottawa in 2000 with almost 80 motorcycle riders, raising just over $20,000 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre. • The national organization is celebrating 15 years of fighting prostate cancer across Canada! • Since 2010, Ride For Dad events have grown to include events in more than 40 cities across Canada, in every province in the country. • Today, more than 250,000 men, women and children have been involved, raising more than $16 million to fight prostate cancer. Who runs the TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad? • Behind the TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad is a dedicated volunteer executive committee and a group of dedicated sponsors. How are funds raised? • Funds are raised by riders collecting pledges and corporate sponsorship. • Non-riders assist the cause by making donations directly to the Ride, or by supporting an individual rider. Where do the funds go? • The mission of the TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad is to raise funds for the purpose of saving men’s lives today by heightening public awareness about the disease and for early detection. Proceeds are also directed towards cutting edge prostate cancer research. • Proceeds are used to benefit the region where the funds are raised, for research and awareness. When and where is the event taking place? • Saturday, February 13th • Departs: Timberline Snowmobile Club, 2 Henna Rd, Pembroke ON, “Top A/B Trail” • Pre-registration: Friday, February 12th, 7pm-9pm Timberline Snowmobile Club • Registration: Saturday, February 13th, 8am-10am, Timberline Snowmobile Club • Depart: 10am sharp • Closing ceremonies and prizes: 3pm-4pm, Timberline Snowmobile Club Who is supporting the event? • Title sponsor is TELUS • Gold level sponsors include: Pete’s Sales and Service, Scotiabank, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Giant Tiger, Best Western Pembroke Inn, Petawawa Northstar Graphics, Ken Bertrand Investors Group, Star Set Jewellers, Campbell’s Polaris Shawville Quebec How can riders sign-up and what’s involved? • Register online at www.RideForDad.ca • Pre-registration: Friday, February 12th, 7pm-9pm Timberline Snowmobile Club • Registration: Saturday, February 13th, 8am-10am, Timberline Snowmobile Club • Cost: $30 registration (includes lunch and prize tickets) • Riders are encouraged to collect pledges; prizes will be awarded for top pledge earners How can non-riders get involved? • Make a pledge or donation to the TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad • Volunteer on ride day! FACT SHEET Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian men. It generally affects men over 40 years of age. Successful treatment depends on early detection. In the longer term, research into improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention will further improve our capacity to deal with this disease. Quick facts: • Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men • It is estimated that over 23,600 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in Canada this year alone • 3,900 men will die of this disease in Canada this year • One in seven Canadian men will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime • Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its earliest, most treatable phase – early detection through annual exams is the key to saving lives, men need to talk to their doctors about getting checked Symptoms: Most of the time, prostate cancer does not initially cause symptoms. By the time symptoms do occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate. Symptoms of prostate cancer may include the following: • Inability to urinate • Difficulty starting or stopping the flow of urine • Needing to urinate often, especially at night • Weak flow of urine • Urine flow that starts and stops • Pain or burning during urination • Difficulty having an erection • Blood in the urine or semen • Frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs Although these symptoms can be symptoms of cancer, they are much more likely to be caused by noncancerous conditions. It is important that men speak to their doctor. PSA Test There is ongoing controversy surrounding the accuracy of the PSA test (Prostate Specific Antigen test) and the downside of early detection. All we can suggest is that the decision to be tested is one a man needs to make with their doctor; they need to talk to him or her about it. Hiding from prostate cancer will never be an effective way of treating it, but 90% of cases can be successfully treated if caught early. We encourage men to talk to their doctor about the PSA and the DRE (digital rectal exam) to get the facts, know the risks and make a knowledgeable decision. Attn: News Editors MEDIA ADVISORY Pembroke hits the trails in the support of the fight against prostate cancer with the TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad! PEMBROKE — On Saturday, February 13th, 2016 the Ride For Dad will launch its 5th annual snowmobile ride in support of prostate cancer research and awareness. Building on 15 years of success with the Motorcycle Ride For Dad, the TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad will bring together snowmobilers from Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley who will ride their sleds 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: Annual TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad Where: Timberline Snowmobile Club 2 Henna Rd, Pembroke ON, “Top A/B Trail” When: Saturday, February 13th, 2016 Registration: 8am-10am Departs: 10:00am Lunch: 12:00pm (Cobden Fair Ground) Closing ceremonies: 4:00pm (Timberline Snowmobile Club) 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. From its humble beginnings, the Ride For Dad has grown to more than 40 cities in every province in the country, and plans are underway for several more. Now celebrating its 15th anniversary, more than 250,000 men, women and children have been involved, raising more than $16 million to fight prostate cancer. Riders can register online and learn more at: www.RideForDad.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Bernie Boulay Co-Chair 613-687-4814 TELUS Snowmobile Ride For Dad bboulay@cogeco.ca