Today, the 2018 Military Police National Motorcycle Relay (MPNMR) riders arrive in Ottawa and complete Day 16 of their 27-day ride across Canada that fundraises for the Military Police Fund for Blind Children.

“Thanks to the amazing efforts of our Military Police community, we continue to make a difference in the lives of visually impaired children. This year’s 10^th Annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay is an impressive milestone and testament to our solidarity across Canada.”

Brigadier-General Simon Trudeau, Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and Commander Canadian Forces Military Police Group

“I’m proud to join the many riders and supporters that are making 2018 one of the best relays yet. Rain or shine, we are committed to helping visually challenged children receive services and support that are financed annually by our fundraising.”

Sergeant (Retd) Lamont French, National Chairperson for the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay

• The MPNMR is the world’s longest annual motorcycle relay, travelling over 10 000 kilometres from coast to coast with stops at Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) establishments and points of interest along the way.

• 2018 MPNMR Upcoming Schedule, August 15 to 24, 2018:

  • Aug 14/Day17, Ottawa, Ont. rest day;
  • Aug 15/Day18, Ottawa, Ont. to CFB Valcartier, Que.;
  • Aug 16/Day19, CFB Valcartier, Que. to CFB Gagetown, N.B.;
  • Aug 17/Day 20, CFB Gagetown, N.B. to Charlottetown, P.E.I.;
  • Aug 18/Day 21, Charlottetown, P.E.I. to CFB Halifax, N.S.;
  • Aug 19/Day 22, CFB Halifax, N.S. rest day;
  • Aug 20/Day 23, CFB Halifax, N.S. to Aulds Cove, N.S.;
  • Aug 21/Day 24, Aulds Cove N.S. to Port aux Basque, N.L. (Overnight Ferry);
  • Aug 22/Day 25, Port Aux Basque, N.L. to Gander, N.L.;
  • Aug 23/Day 26, Gander, N.L. to St. John’s, N.L.; and
  • Aug 24/Day 27, St. John’s, N.L. final day.

• 18 MPNMR directs funds to the Military Police Fund for Blind Children and has raised over $600 000 since starting in 2009.

• Founded in 1957, Military Police members, both former and currently serving, as well as other CAF members volunteer to operate the Military Police Fund for Blind Children. Visually impaired children up to the age of 21 can be eligible for the funds raised. 

Associated links

• MPNMR
• MPNMR Facebook group
• Military Police Fund for Blind Children

Lamont French
National Chair
Phone: 778-966-1551
Email: lamontfrench@shaw.ca

Captain SueEllen MacGowan
Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and Canadian Forces Military Police Group
Phone: 613-949-1022
Email: sueellenmacgowan@forces.gc.ca

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca