Recent News
We are pleased to announce the Typically Canadian OPFFA Scholarship at the University of Ottawa.
Typically Canadian Remembers Irwin Barker
On June 21st 2010, the Typically Canadian Group receieved some unfortuante news. A member of Typically Canadian, an Honourary Tribute Tour Cyclist, a recipient of the Yellow Jersey, and a member of our family sadly passed after a 3 year battle with cancer.
We initially learned of Irwin after hearing him speak on a radio program. We immediately contacted him about the Typically Canadian Tribute Tour and a fundraiser that was planned for London, Ontario on April 5th 2008. An hour after the e-mail was sent, he offered his services to be our guest comic for the evening. Irwin allowed his gift of humour to contribute to our fundraiser, touching over 200 people that night and raising over $25,000 with a performance that will never be forgotten. At the event Irwin was presented as a Yellow Jersey Honouree and an honourary rider in the 2008 Typically Canadian Tribute Tour for his dedication to Typically Canadian and for his comittment to the fight against cancer.
Irwin Barker's courage and commitment in the fight against cancer, makes him not only one of the finest people we have ever met but a true Typical Canadian.
We rode and will continue to ride with Irwin Barker and his family! Who are you riding with?
-Kyle, Alex, Andrew, Steve and Al
A Typical Canadian
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A Typical Canadian is not defined by one's background, birthplace, culture, age, or interests. A Typical Canadian is defined by one's determination, willpower, courage and compassion when faced with adversity such as cancer.
The Typically Canadian Group (TCG) was formed to honour all those who have exemplified the attributes of a Typical Canadian and to rally Canadians in the battle against all cancer.
