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Ken, who started with the crew at Busselton, where this year's ride began, said he had enjoyed the
camaraderie as the riders made their way through Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South
Wales and now Queensland.
"I knew one person by name at the start of the ride, but now we're like family," he said.
"It fits in well with my attitude for life which is about helping people and spreading the message of
dementia, mental health and suicide prevention.
"I've dedicated this ride to Alan, a friend of mine, who committed suicide and Leon, the son of friends of
mine, who committed suicide five months ago."
Ken will long remember his visit to Proserpine, with a surprise birthday cake and rendition of Happy
Birthday, during the morning tea break of the Mackay to Townsville leg of the journey.
The morning tea was donated by Proserpine Woolworths.
"Woolworths have been long-time supporters of the Black Dog Ride, and we're proud to play our part," store
manager Christal Black said.
"We had some fresh fruit, biscuits and water for the riders, they polished it off pretty quickly.
"It was great to meet them, there are some wonderful characters."
The crew from the Black Dog Ride who stopped in Proserpine on Monday as part of their leg from Mackay
to Townsville. Gregor Mactaggart
