{"id":3116,"date":"2021-05-28T13:30:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T13:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/truckers-gearing-up-for-plaid-for-dad-prostate-cancer-fight\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T16:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:44:15","slug":"truckers-gearing-up-for-plaid-for-dad-prostate-cancer-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/fr\/truckers-gearing-up-for-plaid-for-dad-prostate-cancer-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Truckers Gearing Up for\u00a0Plaid\u00a0for Dad Prostate Cancer Fight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadian trucking companies have topped the fundraising<\/a> race in Prostate Cancer Canada\u2019s\u00a0Plaid\u00a0for Dad campaign each year since the program\u2019s inception. With Father\u2019s Day \u2013 and the launch of the 2021 charity drive \u2013 just around the corner, truckers are gearing up for another fight against prostate cancer.<\/p>\n

Every year, workplaces and individuals commit to going Plaid for Dad by fundraising and wearing plaid on the Friday before Father\u2019s Day. It\u2019s a fun and easy way for Canadians to show their love for all the men in their lives, and to build a world where no one fears prostate cancer.<\/p>\n

Canadians are encouraged to wear plaid on June 18 and share their photos online using #PlaidforDad to help support the prostate cancer cause at CCS.<\/p>\n

Prostate cancer continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer and third leading cause of death among Canadian men. By going Plaid for Dad, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the estimated 1 in 9 men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.<\/p>\n

Funds raised through Plaid for Dad are invested into ground-breaking prostate cancer research and support.<\/p>\n

OTA and CTA Board officers, James Steed and Doug Sutherland, are vocal champions of the Plaid for Dad cause and are encouraging carriers to get involved<\/p>\n

\u201cMy dad, Bob Sutherland, who is co-founder of our company, is a survivor of prostate cancer and naturally our industry demographics can greatly benefit from prostate cancer awareness.\u00a0I\u2019m proud of our industry\u2019s tradition in leading this program,\u201d said Doug Sutherland, president, Sutco.<\/p>\n

Steed, whose father is a prostate cancer survivor, typically drives around in his Plaid for Dad van this time of year to promote the cause.<\/p>\n

Steed, whose father Gord is a prostate cancer survivor, typically drives around in his Plaid for Dad van this time of year to promote awareness.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know the trucking industry is involved in so many important charities and initiatives and there\u2019s no shortage of Canadians in need; but whether it\u2019s donating directly or promoting the cause at the workplace by wearing plaid, every effort is appreciated.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd please get checked.\u201d<\/p>\n

To donate directly or register your workplace for Plaid for Dad, click here<\/a> to go to the Cancer Canada portal.<\/p>\n

Other ways your workplace can get involved:<\/p>\n