The Alterna Do It For Dad! Family Run and Walk is Sunday, June 19, 2011. This dynamic annual event draws over 1,700 participants, raising both awareness and funds for research into men's cancers. Once again, I'm Honourary Chair. But this year is very special: for the first time, the University of Ottawa has its own team. So, run or walk with me and Team uOttawa. OR sponsor the team through an online donation. Visit our web page to find out how.

Team uOttawa's goal is to raise $20,000 in support of a DaVinci Robotics Surgery System for the Ottawa Hospital. This surgical guidance system will permit doctors to operate with enhanced dexterity and more acute visualization. The technology will ultimately mean shorter and more accurate surgeries, more reassurance for family members and quicker recovery times for patients.  Its impact on the university will be immeasurable, as it will be an invaluable teaching and training tool for our medical residents and nursing students.

By participating, you will be publicizing a worthy cause, supporting a key fundraising campaign and having a great time outdoors. My running shoes and I are ready! Are you?

See more pictures from the 2009 edition.