Instead of typical events being hosted at north and south ends of the Delta, the 40th edition of the Terry Fox Run will be going virtual on Sunday, Sept. 20.
“Cancer isn’t waiting for the pandemic to end and neither can we. Even with the additional challenges Canadians are facing, we need to remain committed to supporting cancer research this September,” says Ara Sahakian, interim executive director of The Terry Fox Foundation. “While we can’t run or walk together side-by-side and in-person this year, we know that Canadians are still determined to do what Terry asked of us - fundraise and donate to cancer research.
“The Foundation’s online platform at terryfox.org offers an easy and secure way to fundraise where participants can now also download the new app. It offers a uniquely Terry Fox experience, with storytelling and inspiration to support Canadians on September 20.”
Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope ended abruptly 40 years ago. While Terry was forced to stop his run across Canada, his dream of a world without cancer continues.
“Terry said that it’s got to keep going without me, but he could never have imagined that 40 years later $800 million would be raised for cancer research. Our family is so thankful for how Canadians have embraced Terry and his mission and made such an incredible impact on cancer research with their fundraising,” said his brother Fred Fox.
Register for this year’s Run and donate to The Terry Fox Foundation by visiting terryfox.org.
