Soldier goes great lengths to support Wounded Warriors support dog program
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) mechanic Sgt. Rob Nederlof will be biking 1,100 kilometres across Alberta and Saskatchewan to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Service Dog program, a service he has done for the last three years as The Prairie Thousand.
The program pairs support animals with veterans and first responders that suffer from PTSD. These animals offer companionship, emotional support, and can help manage symptoms like nightmares and flashbacks.
He will start his ride in Edmonton on August 11 and aims to reach Regina, Saskatchewan by August 19. If all goes to plan, Nederlof will be biking from Lacombe to Carstairs on August 12.
A more detailed route schedule can be found on the website, and people are welcome to join him on the ride when he is in their area. Individuals wishing to do so are encouraged to contact him ahead of time to arrange a meet-up through prairiethousand@gmail.com, the contact page on the website, or the Facebook page.