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By Dan Reynish

The Prairie Thousand

Sergeant riding across Prairies to support PTSD program

Aug 18, 2021 | 10:48 AM

A military sergeant from Wawanesa, Man. is riding a bicycle 1,000 kilometres from Manitoba to Lethbridge to raise awareness and money to help those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder through Wounded Warriors Canada and the Support Dog Program.

Sgt. Rob Nederlof rode through Medicine Hat this morning – with an escort from the Medicine Hat Police Service along the way – on The Prairie Thousand ride.

Having seen his share of people suffering from PTSD as a veteran of three tours of duty, Sgt. Nederlof is hoping to raise $5,000 to pay for part of the $15,000 cost of raising and training a PTSD support dog.

He has been biking about 120 kilometres a day since leaving home last Wednesday, and the plan is to arrive in Lethbridge tomorrow.

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Nederlof chose Lethbridge as the endpoint as he and his wife, who is travelling with him, have family there.

You can make a donation to support the ride and find more information on The Prairie Thousand Facebook page.