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Mr. Garry Wayne Janz

Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Civil Division

  • Meritorious Service Cross

    Awarded on: 2017-10-17
    Invested on: 2018-06-05
    Garry Janz, M.S.C. Carleton Place, Ontario Byron Smith, M.S.C. Fournier, Ontario Garry Janz and Byron smith are the co-founders of Ride For Dad, which raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer research through large scale one-day ride events. Under their leadership, the organization has expanded to 44 chapters, involving thousands of volunteers and participants across Canada. To date, $33 million has been donated to biomedical research communities, resulting in the development of new treatment strategies and more personalized care for patients.