Riders get ready to depart Earls Polo Park in the 16th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad on Saturday, May 25, 2024. This year’s ride is May 31, 2025. (CHRISD.CA)
The 17th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad officially launched its 2025 campaign on Thursday, with the main event set for Saturday, May 31.
The six-week initiative focuses on raising awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection.
“Today we start the countdown to Ride Day and the 17th Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad fighting prostate cancer,” said Moe Sabourin, co-chair, MRFD.
“Our 2025 prostate cancer education and awareness campaign starts today and our main message to Manitobans is the importance of early detection.”
Proceeds from the 2024 ride totalled $650,000, all staying in Manitoba to support local prostate cancer research and education. MRFD has raised more than $5 million over its 16-year history.
The 2025 ride begins at Earls Polo Park with a police-escorted parade down Portage Avenue, continuing through Selkirk and Gimli, and finishing at Cowboys, Canad Inns Windsor Park.
This year’s celebrity ride captains include CFL personalities, local motocross champions, and radio host Poncho Parker.
Riders and pledge donors can join the fight by registering online at ridefordad.ca/manitoba.
