The Bob Probert Ride
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, the Foundation hosted its 10th and Final Bob Probert Ride – a popular motorcycle poker run that enjoyed participation of well over 1,200 riders each year. HDGH would like to thank the Probert Family and Friends, particularly Dani Probert who not only acted as Honourary Chair but was instrumental in the organization of the successful event. In its last year the event also featured a classic car show, highlighting another of Bob Probert’s interests.
Through the years the ride raised much needed funds for the cardiac cathertization lab in the former HDGH on Ouellette Avenue, the Cardiac Wellness Program and Mental Health and Addictions programs at HDGH on Prince Road.
The impact of this event will be felt for years to come by the numerous patients we care for in each of these programs. Bob Probert made a difference both on and off the ice and we could not be more grateful to his family for the support given to this hometown hospital.
Each year the ride is led by a celebrity road captain the likes of Chris Chelios, Sheldon Kennedy, Jacqui MacInnis-Wood, Tony Amonte, Ryan VandenBussche, Darren McCarty and Dave Hutchison, Scott Parker and WRIF's Meltdown, Zack Kassian and Darren Banks. In it’s final year the event featured Dani Probert, Bob’s wife and Don Cadarian, close friend of Bob’s as the road captains. For a plethora of photos, check out the event Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ProbertRide.
A special thank you goes out to all of our sponsors through the years, stay tuned for a full listing. However, we would be remiss for not making special mention of Unifor Local 444 who was the Presenting sponsor all 10 years! A very special thank you to the local for hosting a Motorcycle raffle in support of the event and donating the bike.
Other notable sponsors to mention at this time are: Thunder Road Harley Davidson, Unifor Local 2458, The Penalty Box, The Chicago Blackhawks and Brotto Family Holdings & Suburban Homes.
Below are all of our generous event sponsors throughout the 10 years:
CAW 444
CAW 2458
AM 800
D’Amore Group
Thunder Road
The Drive
Windsor Life
Atlas Tube
Blackburn Radio
Bell Media
Biz X
Ovations
WFCU Centre
Windsor Star
HCA Mindbox
Caesar Windsor
Hogans Printing
TV Cogeco
Chicago Blackhawks
The D
Kathleen Sturba
GW Foundation
Nova Tool & Mold
Velocity Injury Law
Windsor Tent and Awning
Rapid Drainage
Canadian Club Whiskey
JNM Tool and Manufacturing
Windsor Essex Insurance Brokers
CAW 200
Brotto Family Holdings
St. Clair College Alumni
Building Trades Council
Gilligans
IBEW 773
Midwest Motorcycle
Syles
Southland Insurance
Tim Horton’s
Allstate Insurance
Moir Crane Service
Penalty Box
Riders Quest
Deda’s Deli Meats
Abars
Dr. Thomas Echlin
Matassa Inc
Truax Lumber
AlphaKor Group Inc.
Koolini
Leather King
Johnny Shotz
The Stilt Guys
Suburban Homes
Cool Bus
Z’s Auto
Joe Rocket
Eagle Electric
Greater Essex Electrical
Red Wings
D & M Glass and Mirror
Eco Insulation
Empire Roofing
Gray Home Hardware
Gus Revenberg
McTague Law Firm
RBC
Walkerville Brewery
Windmill Cabinets
Lift Services Inc.
Brian Chillman Prof Corp
Mike Horrobin & Teppermans
Del Sol Greenhouse
20/20 Productions
Olde Walkerville Theatre
Encore Mechanical
Premier Chev Cadillac Buick
Monoghan Demolition & Restoration
Mill Steel Co
KMJ Industrial Contractors
The Lighting Boutique
Tecumseh Pool
VIP Limousine
Orak Stucco Ltd.
Prestressed Systems Inc.
Colchester Bar and Grill