Thousands in B.C. participate in Terry Fox Run
Posted September 19, 2022 12:59 pm.
Last Updated September 19, 2022 1:00 pm.
Thousands of people in B.C. took part in the first in-person Terry Fox Run since 2019.
For the first time since the pandemic, the Terry Fox Foundation says about four-million people from across Canada participated in the event this year, held on Sunday, Sept. 18.
A local from Port Coquitlam, Terry Fox’s home-town encouraged people to participate in any way they could.
“Run, walk, skateboard, ride your bike, rollerblade or just about anything else during the event on this wheelchair-accessible route! Everyone is welcome to participate in this classic Canadian tradition and there are no barriers to join and fundraise,” the city said.
Tomorrow is the day! Ready to make this the biggest and best Terry Fox Hometown Run ever?
Run starts at 10am from Hyde Creek Rec Centre. Registration starts 8am, or register in advance online.
Learn more & register https://t.co/X1yW6ehIW7#PortCoquitlam #CityOfPoCo pic.twitter.com/oIqQ7lMy3j
— City of Port Coquitlam (@CityofPoCo) September 17, 2022
The foundation tweeted on Sunday to say early estimates were that nearly $184,000 had been raised this year alone.
“Our previous record, set last year, was of $126K!” the foundation added, thanking participants.
#TerryFoxRunChallenge Update!
As of right now, our research teams have raised a record-breaking !
Our previous record, set last year, was of $126K!
We’re in awe of the incredible generosity and support of our research community!
Thank you! pic.twitter.com/IKB31dOcHi
— Terry Fox Research Institute (@tfri_research) September 18, 2022
This year marks 42 years from when Fox began his Marathon of Hope — a cross-Canada run to raise funds for cancer research — something he personally was affected by during his battle with cancer.
Sadly, Fox died before he could complete his run. However, his journey still raised over $24 million.
The foundation says the annual fundraiser has since raised more than $850 million, which the funds going toward 1,300 cancer research projects.
