This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run for cancer research and although three decades have passed since Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope, his story and spirit continue to inspire all.
The Windsor Terry Fox Run has grown in number and financial support and organizers look forward to a good turnout for this year’s commemorative event on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m.
The Windsor Terry Fox Run is a family event and participants can walk, run or cycle the five-kilometer route, which weaves its way through town beginning and ending on the King’s-Edgehill School campus. There is no registration fee and no minimal donation required.
Our donations last year exceeded $14,800. This year organizers hope to meet or better this result. Personal pledge sheets are available at all chartered banks in Windsor. Donations can also be made at the registration desk on the day of the event.
T-shirts commemorating this year’s event are on sale at King's-Edgehill School for $17 each. For more information regarding this year’s event contact the Windsor run organizer, Taya Shields, at 902-798-2278, or e-mail: ns@terryfoxrun.org.
A barbecue will follow for all participants.
At the age of 18, Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer and his right leg was amputated above his knee. Determined to help so many other young victims of the disease, he decided to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research.
He began his Marathon of Hope in 1980 but never personally completed his journey. He died one month before his 23rd birthday. Now participants from 53 countries run, walk, or cycle in his name to support cancer research, and over $500 million has been raised for this cause.
Over the past decade this research has led to the first clinical trials of gene therapy making strides toward a cure for breast cancer, colon cancer and melanoma. With continuous breakthroughs being reported daily, those associated with the run say Terry’s dream for a cure for cancer is being realized.
