Mr. Garfield Dunlop (Simcoe North): On Saturday, May 27, I was pleased to take part in the opening ceremonies and parade for the second annual Huronia Ride for Dad. Colin Wackett of the local prostate cancer awareness group drove me in the parade in a 2006 Mustang convertible supplied by Thor Motors of Orillia. Five hundred thirty-six motorcycles left the OPP general headquarters and toured around North Simcoe throughout the afternoon.

Ride for Dad raises funds for prostate cancer research and public education. All of the funds remain in the local area. This year there are eight cities in Ontario hosting the Ride for Dad. All rides are sponsored by the local police associations. In Huronia, the Ontario Provincial Police Association and the Barrie Police Association took part in this wonderful event. Motorcycles from the Blue Knights, Southern Cruisers and several other clubs raised $66,340 in pledges. Along with corporate donations, the Huronia Ride for Dad's grand total should top around the $100,000 mark.

My sincere thanks to OPP Commissioner Gwen Boniface for allowing the general headquarters to be used as the home base for the Huronia Ride for Dad, and a sincere thanks to all the volunteers and participants who have made Ride for Dad a resounding success, both financially and in prostate cancer awareness.

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