A great tradition for students in Drumheller is showing their support for those battling cancer at the Terry Fox Run.
Greentree School will be holding its Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September 29. About 70 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 are actively fundraising and have set a goal of $1,000.
Organizer Penny Messom said the school is asking students to bring their own donations.
“Even if they have decided not to fundraise, even $1 can make a difference. Teachers are collecting these donations in their class until September 29,” she said.
She said the students will be learning in class more about Terry Fox through books, videos, and activities. During this day, the physical education classes will be participating in a Terry Fox Run at the field. From 2:20 to 3 p.m., the students who participated in fundraising will participate in a special run around the community and will be running with Messom and parent volunteers.
A school page has been set up that donations can be made to, and fundraising students can even create their own online page through the foundation. http://www.terryfox.ca/GreentreeElementary
Drumheller Valley Secondary School will be hosting their Terry Fox Run on Friday, October 1. It will coincide with a school-wide barbecue to celebrate the start of the school year.
Each grade 9-12 block 2 and each grade 7-8 block 2B class has been challenged to raise $175. Each successful class will receive a fully decorated cake on Tuesday, October 4 to share as a class during the period right before lunchtime.
St. Anthony’s is once again working hard to fundraise for the Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September, 29. Gavin Makse, who organizes the event along with Maureen Peters said they are still working out details on how to run it because of COVID restrictions. Last year they staggered the run class by class.
“The goal this year is $6,500, which surpasses last year’s total,” said Makse.
While last year the total was lower because of restrictions, it still landed the school in the top 10 fundraisers in Alberta.
Already students are working towards raising funds. A group of students raised about $400 at a recent Dragons game, others are taking on other fundraising initiatives.
“Our parents, our students, and our staff do an awesome job,” said Makse.
