The 15th year of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad saw a remarkable fundraising achievement with $80,000 raised in 2023.

Led by Bob Charron, chair of the Okanagan Chapter Ride for Dad Canada, the event spread awareness about prostate cancer screening.

Charron noted an encouraging increase in men opting for PSA screening.

害羞草研究所淲e have seen in the last two years an uptick in men finally realizing to get the PSA blood test,害羞草研究所� Charron stated.

Supporting the cause is Dr. Juanita Crook, professor of radiation oncology at BC Cancer Kelowna, who stressed the significance of family doctors referring men to screening.

害羞草研究所淧SA screening got a bad reputation several years ago because people with insignificant, slow-growing cancers were still having aggressive treatment,害羞草研究所� Dr. Crook explained.

However, she said there have been advancements in identifying which cases require treatment, and urged men to be persistent with their family doctors about getting tested.

The $80,000 donation generated by the ride will be directed to the BC Cancer Foundation to further research efforts at BC Cancer Kelowna.

Okanagan Chapter of Motorcycle Ride for Dad raised $80,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation for research efforts at BC Cancer Kelowna.

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Charron, whose personal connection to cancer fuels his dedication, said the theme for this year害羞草研究所檚 ride is 害羞草研究所極ne family, one fight.害羞草研究所�

害羞草研究所淲hether it be a family member or a personal story,害羞草研究所� Charron said, 害羞草研究所淚 lost my father and brother to cancer, and I was a cancer patient myself.害羞草研究所�

Charron is now cancer-free.

The 2024 Motorcycle Ride for Dad is scheduled for June 9, marking its 16th anniversary. The ride starts in Kelowna and winds its way through the South Okanagan.

More information about the event can be found on the .

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