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Ride For Dad Recognizes Town of Mundare
Ride For Dad Recognizes Town of Mundare
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Since 2007 the Edmonton Chapter of the Motorcycle Ride For Dad has raised more than $4 million for the fight against prostate cancer. The Town of Mundare has hosted participants of the annual fundraiser five times and was officially recognized by Co-chair Terry Willisko during its April 1 council meeting.
Councillor Glen Rozumniak accepted the plaque on behalf of council during a special presentation. Willisko said, “Mundare has been a very, very big part of Ride For Dad…The hospitality, the support shown here is just incredible!”
Willisko added, “The funds we raise in part goes to awareness programs.” Funds are also go to cancer research. According to the Motorcycle Ride For Dad, “Funds raised by the Edmonton Ride for Dad Chapter stay in the Edmonton area with our research dollars being utilized by Dr. John Lewis and his team of researchers at the University of Alberta. This team of researchers has developed some state-of-the art new early detection protocols which allow for less invasive testing and more accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer.”
Willisko pointed out, “The fact is one in eight guys will get prostate cancer…Our message to all men over the age of 40 is simple, get checked.”
Town of Mundare CAO Colin Zyla said, “The Town first became involved with Ride for Dad in 2014 when they approached us about being the lunch stop. The Town partnered with Stawnichy’s Meat Processing to host that year and have done it a total of five times (2014, 2015, 2016, 2023, 2024.)
“We have not heard any complaints about the fundraiser and you will see local residents’ downtown checking all the bikes out. The Town is proud to partner with Stawnichy’s Meat Processing to host the lunch stops and the Town will gladly host again if asked.”
