Terry Fox had a single dream: a world without cancer. With this dream, he sought to reach out to every corner of Canada, and beyond, when he embarked on his Marathon of Hope.
Terry Fox ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days straight, on one leg, to raise awareness of the need for cancer research funding. When his own cancer spread, he was forced to stop running. The heroic Canadian was gone, but his legacy was just beginning.
Burnaby is hosting its 33rd Terry Fox Run this year and event organizer Mario Miceli is reminding people to sign up. He also said the event always welcomes more corporate sponsorship to ensure the event is a success.
“Terry Fox exemplifies the power of one person’s determination to improve the world for many,” said Miceli. “The Terry Fox Run is our way of continuing the legacy of this Canadian hero. As a Burnaby resident, fellow SFU alumnus and someone who has been touched far too often by cancer, this was an easy decision. This year, I am calling on the incredible citizens, businesses and employers in Burnaby to become a part of this year’s run/walk. Whether through participation or other contribution, we all need to do our part to support Terry’s legacy and cancer research.”
This year’s event in Burnaby is once again at Central Park at Swangard Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15. Burnaby’s registration opens at 9 a.m. and the event starts at 10 a.m. Participants can run, walk, bike, and roller blade and have the option of 1, 2, 5, and 10 km distances.
Burnaby itself has raised $411,791.37 for innovative cancer research since its first run in 1986.
To register your team, visit https://www.terryfox.org/run/teams/
To volunteer or for more information, contact: Mario Miceli at [email protected].
