Drumheller residents are once again supporting one of Canada’s most iconic causes this fall.
Over the next week residents and students will be collecting pledges for the annual Terry Fox Run, which raises money in support of cancer research in Canada.
This year, the community Terry Fox Run has been scheduled for Sunday, September 22, at 9 a.m. at the Midland Community Hall. Everyone is welcome to sign up and support cancer research.
“We want everyone to walk, run, push their buggies, ride their bikes, and come out for the Terry Fox run,” said Sharel Shoff, organizer of the Drumheller Terry Fox Run. “Come to the Terry Fox Run and help raise money for cancer research.”
The run was created in memory of Terry Fox, who, with his right leg having been amputated, embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He began in St. John’s, Newfoundland in April 1980 and ran to Thunder Bay, Ontario, when his cancer spread to his lungs and he was forced to stop. Nine months later, he died.
In Alberta alone, over $4 million has been committed by the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research since 2008.
Anyone wishing to volunteer for the run or wanting more information are encouraged to call Shoff at 403-820-1644. Pledge forms can be found online at www.terryfox.org/run or on September 22 at the Midland Community Hall.
Residents are being encouraged to come out on Sunday, September 22, to support the annual Terry Fox Run, one of Canada’s most unique cancer fundraisers. The run starts at 9 a.m. from the Midland Community Hall and runners, walkers, parents with strollers, and even cyclists are welcome to attend and raise money for cancer research.
