OTTAWA (Ont.) – On Friday, April 23, 2010, CANEX delivered the one of a kind custom 2009 Harley-Davidson® Road King motorcycle to the winner of the Harley for Heroes raffle, Canada’s kickboxing legend Jean-Yves Thériault. 
“I am pleased to announce that the Harley® for Heroes raffle has raised $80,000 for the Military Families Fund,” said Gerry Mahon, CANEX President. “We have a long and proud association with Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada, but the donation of the bike marked a new milestone.  It is a great surprise that the winner is Canada’s legendary kickboxing champion.”

A natural athlete, Jean-Yves Thériault often has been described as a kind, intelligent, clean-cut guy.  In the ring, he is known as “The Iceman” for his intimidating icy stare and cool demeanour. He won the title of World Middleweight Kickboxing Champion in 1980 and held the title for a record 15 years.  Just as amazing is the fact that from June 1976 to December 1995 he knocked out 61 opponents while putting together an impressive record of 69 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw.

“I am honoured to be the winner of this beautiful bike,” said Jean-Yves Thériault. “I am happy to now be referred to as a H.O.G! (Harley Owners Group)”

“We thank Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada for their generosity and CANEX for their work on the Harley® for Heroes raffle,” says Sandy Gauthier, National Manager Support Our Troops Funds and Outreach. “The Military Families Fund exists only through the generous donations from Canadians. This donation will allow us to continue assisting our military in times of need.”

The Harley for Heroes® raffle was a way for people from across Ontario to show their support for the brave men and women who serve with the Canadian Forces and get a chance to win a one of a kind 2009 Harley-Davidson® Road King® motorcycle donated by Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada.  Proceeds were donated to the Military Families Fund which provides emergency support to help military families deal with unforeseen and often immediate needs resulting from the unique conditions of military service.

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This spectacular one of a kind "Support our Troops " 2009 Harley-Davidson® Road King® motorcycle has been donated by Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada. Working with, the artist Roger Pouw of Extreme Measures Kustom Paint, this custom motorcycle comes alive and speaks to the tremendous contributions that current and past Members of the Canadian Forces have made in support of Canada.

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This donation is an opportunity for Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada to extend its thanks to the courageous, deployed Canadian troops. The one of a kind bike incorporates four key elements: The Support Our Troops Yellow Ribbon, the Military Crest, a representation of the Highway of Heroes, and the Red Poppy.
“I am constantly surprised by the generosity and the altruism that our H.O.G.® members throughout the country show in their incessant efforts in fundraising and charitable events. So I will be extremely proud on our end to have the opportunity to be able to show a little corporate citizenship and unveil a motorcycle which will represent our ‘Thanks to the Troops’”, commented Don James, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada.

Military Families Fund
The Military Families Fund (MFF) is an agile and responsive means to help military families within hours of being advised of need. It will help with short-term emergencies and also provide long-term support. The MFF allows CF leadership to meet the special-case needs of CF members and their families with speed and flexibility not always available through the traditional programs.

Extreme Measures
Located in Oakville Ontario, Extreme Measures has been serving the motorcycle community for over ten years. Extreme Measures strives to give each bike the high quality and striking finish it deserves. In addition to flawless paint work, precise factory paint color matching is offered for all makes and models. Working with every customer on a one to one basis, they ensure complete satisfaction. Whether it’s old school or modern graphics, Extreme Measures seeks to make your dreams a reality.

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