Media Release

Contacts:
Beverlie Nelson
Motos for Moms Chairperson
Telephone: 519-823-2516
Email: bev@motosformoms.ca


Motocross Endurance Ride for breast cancer awareness, Sept 25, at Walton, Ontario.

GUELPH, WALTON, ONTARIO, JULY 10, 2010 - An unlikely partnership between two contrasting groups of athletes is helping to raise the awareness of breast cancer survival and wellness.

Back by popular demand, dragon boaters and motocross riders are coordinating the third Motos for Moms: Living Life after Breast Cancer. Motos for Moms is a team and individual endurance ride September 25 at Huron County's Walton track, the most popular outdoor motocross track in Canada, and home of the Walton TransCan Grand National Championship race.

The occasion will directly benefit the BreastStrokes Dragon Boat Racing team of Guelph, Ontario, and their outreach programs.  The breast cancer survivor team's goal is to train and participate in activities to promote the value of total fitness and upper body strength. This helps survivors cope with rehabilitation and life during and after breast cancer diagnosis.  Breaststrokes is a registered Canadian charity.

Walton track owners, Judy and Chris Lee are once again donating their world-class facilities. Two Wheel Motorsport in Guelph, as well as a number of other organizations, are working with BreastStrokes to make the event a success. As Chris Lee is also a cancer survivor, this event is important for him to show that wellness is a possibility after a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Motos for Moms Chairperson, Beverlie Nelson of the BreastStrokes team said her son Graeme, a motocross rider since the age of 12 suggested this unique collaboration. "It seemed clear that other riders also have women in their lives who may be affected by breast cancer. Riders will tackle one of the most challenging tracks in Canada to help us reach our goals, " she says.

Surprisingly, dragon boaters and motocross riders share other requirements, adds Nelson. Both need upper body strength and conditioning, and must adapt to the ever-changing outdoor conditions.

Nelson and Chris Lee say they expect 100 four-person teams and 100 individual "iron-man" riders to register for the endurance ride.  Each team or individual rider is committed to ride four hours. "It will be an exciting day for everyone," says Lee.  "People will be giving their personal best to help others."

Teams and individuals will be invited to register on-line at: www.motosformoms.ca.
Registration is $125 per person. 

By obtaining sponsorship dollars in addition to the registration fee, individuals will be eligible for top prizes.  A Kawasaki KLX110 off-road bike was presented to the top fundraiser in 2008. This year, riders with donation pledges exceeding $1000 will be entered in a draw for amazing swag, including a bike.

BreastStrokes Dragon Boat Team practices in Puslinch Lake. Team members train year round to participate in this demanding sport. Each dragon boat comprises 20 paddlers, a steersperson and a drummer. BreastStrokes Dragon Boat Team was formed in 1998, by individuals who wished to provide support to others living with the disease and a chance to prove there is a full life after cancer.

Visit http://www.breaststrokes.org for more information.

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