hi, there's a charity ride for men's prostate cancer this weekend & bike show with stall's & rider education @ lucas heights sunday , called the hard ride be there or be square
Good to hear from you, might bring the missus for a ride. Got any other info such as address and times?
It’s A Hard Fact that 3, 000 Aussie men die each year from prostate cancer. 32 Australian men learn each day that they have the disease each and every day. The guys from A Hard Ride want to raise money to change that … and they’re calling on motorbike riders and lovers from all over Sydney to support them this October. What? A Hard Ride is a huge Annual motorcycle ride through the Royal National Park with hundreds of participants When? Departing Loftus Oval after Torque Breakfast (the Motorcycle Council’s annual event) 11am Sunday October 31, 2011 Register or Donate by heading to www.ahardride.com.au – just $20 to ride Why? To raise funds! All proceeds to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Hard Ride is both a reason to dust off the bike for a group ride and to help raise awareness and support for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The ride and events that will precede the ride are all about the enjoyment of being around like-minded bike enthusiasts and providing a vehicle to do something worthwhile. All proceeds are to be donated to the Prostate Foundation of Australia. •
It’s A Hard Fact that 3, 000 Aussie men die each year from
prostate cancer. 32 Australian men learn each day that they
have the disease each and every day.
The guys from A Hard Ride want to raise money to change
that … and they’re calling on motorbike riders and lovers
from all over Sydney to support them this October.
What?
A Hard Ride is a huge Annual motorcycle ride through the
Royal National Park with hundreds of participants
When?
Departing Loftus Oval after Torque Breakfast (the Motorcycle
Council’s annual event) 11am Sunday October 31, 2011
Register or Donate
by heading to www.ahardride.com.au – just $20 to ride
Why?
To raise funds! All proceeds to the Prostate Cancer
Foundation of Australia.
Hard Ride is both a reason to dust off the bike for a
group ride and to help raise awareness and support for
the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The ride
and events that will precede the ride are all about the
enjoyment of being around like-minded bike enthusiasts
and providing a vehicle to do something worthwhile. All
proceeds are to be donated to the Prostate Foundation
of Australia.
•
Ride through Royal National Park departing from • non-Harley cruiser, best custom, best European, best Japanese etc. Bike show and shine categories for Harley, • Sponsors stalls and demonstrations PRESS RELEASE 16/9/11, 7AM - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARD FACTS Information from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Dust off the Bike for Prostate Cancer! • prostate cancer - equal to the number of women who die from breast cancer annually. Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Australia every year. Each year in Australia, close to 3,300 men die of • prostate cancer - tragically one man every three hours will lose his battle against this insidious disease. Each day about 32 men learn news that they have • cancer in their lifetime. One in 9 men in Australia will develop prostate • Australian men and is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in • die from breast cancer but... a national survey by PCFA in 2002 showed that while 78% of women felt well informed about breast cancer – only 52% of men felt informed about prostate cancer. As many men die from prostate cancer as women • The chance of developing prostate cancer increases: • As men get older. • man with a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer. If there is a family history of prostate cancer eg a • symptoms. While younger men are less likely to be diagnosed with it, they are more likely to die prematurely from it. For interviews, information, sponsorship, or to organise riders and bikes for the media contact; Early, curable prostate cancer may not have Angela Gallo, 0414 423 438 or angela@angelagallo.com Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the national body for prostate cancer in Australia. PCFA plays a vital role in the fight against prostate cancer, devoting its resources toward reducing the impact of prostate cancer on the community. PCFA is dedicated to funding prostate cancer research; providing support to men and their families through a growing network of more than 100 support groups around Australia; and raising awareness about prostate cancer. However, less than one per cent of PCFA’s income is from government funding. PCFA therefore relies heavily on corporations and individuals to fund its important work. PCFA’s work has never been more vital, particularly when you consider that as many men die from prostate cancer as women die from breast cancer. Yet few men know what the disease is, who is affected, or if they are at risk. In its early stage, prostate cancer usually has no symptoms. However, if detected early, prostate cancer is often treatable and curable. If you are aged 50 and over (or 40 and over, with a family history of the disease), talk to you doctor about prostate cancer and, if necessary, be tested. It’s a simple step, and it could save your life. For more information about prostate cancer, speak with your doctor, or contact PCFA on; FREE Call 1800 22 00 99 , or visit www.prostate.org.au About the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. They are dedicated to: • cancer research Investing in world leading prostate • government, health professionals and the Australian community Raising awareness amongst • affected by prostate cancer Supporting men and their families
non-Harley cruiser, best custom, best European,
best Japanese etc.
PRESS RELEASE
16/9/11, 7AM - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HARD FACTS
Information from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Dust off the Bike
for Prostate
Cancer!
prostate cancer - equal to the number of women
who die from breast cancer annually. Around 20,000
new cases are diagnosed in Australia every year.
prostate cancer - tragically one man every three
hours will lose his battle against this insidious
disease.
cancer in their lifetime.
Australian men and is the second most common
cause of cancer deaths in men.
die from breast cancer but... a national survey by
PCFA in 2002 showed that while 78% of women felt
well informed about breast cancer – only 52% of
men felt informed about prostate cancer.
• As men get older.
man with a father or brother diagnosed with
prostate cancer.
symptoms. While younger men are less likely to be
diagnosed with it, they are more likely to die
prematurely from it.
For interviews, information, sponsorship, or to organise riders and
bikes for the media contact;
Angela Gallo, 0414 423 438
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the
national body for prostate cancer in Australia. PCFA plays a
vital role in the fight against prostate cancer, devoting its
resources toward reducing the impact of prostate cancer
on the community.
PCFA is dedicated to funding prostate cancer research;
providing support to men and their families through a
growing network of more than 100 support groups around
Australia; and raising awareness about prostate cancer.
However, less than one per cent of PCFA’s income is from
government funding. PCFA therefore relies heavily on
corporations and individuals to fund its important work.
PCFA’s work has never been more vital, particularly when
you consider that as many men die from prostate cancer
as women die from breast cancer. Yet few men know what
the disease is, who is affected, or if they are at risk.
In its early stage, prostate cancer usually has no
symptoms. However, if detected early, prostate cancer is
often treatable and curable. If you are aged 50 and over (or
40 and over, with a family history of the disease), talk to
you doctor about prostate cancer and, if necessary, be
tested. It’s a simple step, and it could save your life.
For more information about prostate cancer,
speak with your doctor, or contact PCFA on;
FREE Call 1800 22 00 99
visit www.prostate.org.au
About the Prostate Cancer
Foundation of Australia
Prostate Cancer
Foundation of
Australia is the peak
national body for
prostate cancer in
Australia. They are
dedicated to:
cancer research
government, health professionals
and the Australian community
affected by prostate cancer
Torque Breakfast and returning to Loftus Oval
(approx 45kms, or less than one hour)
Media Contact: Emma Kershaw
Public Relations Coordinator, Honda Australia Ph: (03) 9270 1183 General Enquiries: (03) 9270 1111 LEARN FROM HART AT THE 2011 BREAKFAST TORQUE 10 October 2011 Hosted by radio personality Jonesy from WSFM, the 2011 Breakfast Torque focuses on motorcycle safety but also encompasses all aspects of the motorcycling world from rider training to all sorts of motorcycle makes and models. HART (Honda Australia Roadcraft Training) offer a unique rider training experience. Their training facilities comprise of 2km dual lane, closed circuit track and they focus on a fun, informative and interesting approach to teaching. HART understands that people's enjoyment is enhanced if training is non-threatening and based on sound educational principles. 2011 marks the second time HART have been involved in the Breakfast Torque event and the friendly HART staff will be on site with instructors and information on the high level of rider training they offer. Also on the day will be over 50 stalls and displays as well as prizes and giveaways. Safety is paramount for motorcycle riding and is the focus of the 2011 Breakfast Torque. Presenters include Guy Stanford from the Motorcycle Council of NSW, Professor Danny Cass from Westmead Trauma Unit, and Ambulance Paramedics. There will be low speed riding instructional demos, and a simulated emergency response to a staged accident with a stunt rider. Following the 2011 Breakfast Torque, will be ‘A Hard Ride’ which includes a ‘Show and Shine’ and a group ride through the Royal National Park. Running between 11am and 3pm the aim is to raise awareness and funds for the Prostate Foundation of Australia. Completely free, riders and motorcycle fans can simply turn up at Loftus Oval, Princes Highway, Loftus on October 30 from 8am. Come along to the 2011 Breakfast Torque and talk the talk with experts in the Motorcycle Industry. For enquiries please contact: Rod Hill, Manager, HART St Ives rhill@hondampe.com.au Or visit: www.hartridertraining.com.au For more information on the event: www.breakfasttorque.com.au – Motorcycle fans are invited to the biggest FREE motorcycle event in Sydney! Visit Honda Australia Roadcraft Training and others at the 2011 Breakfast Torque from 8am to 11am on October 30 in Loftus, NSW. -ends-
10 October 2011
Hosted by radio personality Jonesy from WSFM, the 2011 Breakfast Torque focuses on motorcycle safety but also encompasses all aspects of the motorcycling world from rider training to all sorts of motorcycle makes and models.
HART (Honda Australia Roadcraft Training) offer a unique rider training experience. Their training facilities comprise of 2km dual lane, closed circuit track and they focus on a fun, informative and interesting approach to teaching. HART understands that people's enjoyment is enhanced if training is non-threatening and based on sound educational principles.
2011 marks the second time HART have been involved in the Breakfast Torque event and the friendly HART staff will be on site with instructors and information on the high level of rider training they offer. Also on the day will be over 50 stalls and displays as well as prizes and giveaways.
Safety is paramount for motorcycle riding and is the focus of the 2011 Breakfast Torque. Presenters include Guy Stanford from the Motorcycle Council of NSW, Professor Danny Cass from Westmead Trauma Unit, and Ambulance Paramedics. There will be low speed riding instructional demos, and a simulated emergency response to a staged accident with a stunt rider.
Following the 2011 Breakfast Torque, will be ‘A Hard Ride’ which includes a ‘Show and Shine’ and a group ride through the Royal National Park. Running between 11am and 3pm the aim is to raise awareness and funds for the Prostate Foundation of Australia.
Completely free, riders and motorcycle fans can simply turn up at Loftus Oval, Princes Highway, Loftus on October 30 from 8am.
Come along to the 2011 Breakfast Torque and talk the talk with experts in the Motorcycle Industry.
For enquiries please contact:
Rod Hill, Manager, HART St Ives
rhill@hondampe.com.au
Or visit: www.hartridertraining.com.au
For more information on the event: www.breakfasttorque.com.au
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Proposed categories for the bike show Category Prize People’s choice $1,000 gift voucher Best bike $1,000 gift voucher Best European $400 Best American $400 Best British $400 Best Jap $400 Best Harley $400 Best pre 1980 $400 Best Street Fighter $400 Best engineered $400 Best learner Legal $400 Best paint $400 Best Chopper $400
Proposed categories for the bike show
Category Prize
People’s choice $1,000 gift voucher
Best bike $1,000 gift voucher
Best European $400
Best American $400
Best British $400
Best Jap $400
Best Harley $400
Best pre 1980 $400
Best Street Fighter $400
Best engineered $400
Best learner Legal $400
Best paint $400
Best Chopper $400
