Upcoming Event: Terry Fox Run/Walk 2008
September 14, 2008 - Before Terry died, he knew that an annual event would be held to commemorate his Marathon of Hope. It would be called, appropriately, The Terry Fox Run. The first Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000 participants across Canada and raised $3.5 million. To date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name. The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry’s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive. There is no entry fee and no prizes are awarded, although a certificate of appreciation is given when participants complete their journey. This year Windsor’s Terry Fox Run will start at 9:00 am at Assumption Park, move along the riverfront parks system easterly to the end at Kildare Road, and back again to the start point. The distance is 10K, but you may choose to walk or run less than that; volunteers will be on hand until 2:00 pm. Registration is available online, as well as at the registration table the morning of the Run. For Pledge Forms, visit http://www.terryfoxrun.org. Many family friendly activities are planned, so bring the whole family!
