Rupertites of all ages participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14 to raise money for cancer research.
In April 1980, Terry Fox began his “Marathon of Hope” and 45 years later his story still inspires Canadians across the country. Since the Terry Fox Foundation was created in 1981, it has raised more than $900 million for cancer research.
Northern Savings Credit Union hosted this year’s Terry Fox Run, which had more than 50 participants. Everyone has their own reason to run and support the cause.
Terry Fox Run participant Michael Cote said Terry’s story inspires him to participate.
“I take part in the Terry Fox Run every year because it’s very important to me. The courage that Terry showed during his attempted journey across the country is so important to Canadians as a whole. Now that I’ve got my kids with me on these runs, it’s very important to keep that dream and hope alive.”
In 2024, an estimated 88,000 Canadians died from cancer, while about two in five Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The Terry Fox Run raises millions of dollars every year, making it a very important fundraiser, said Cote.
“I didn’t really grasp the importance of it until I started losing family members myself to cancer. It’s important to keep the run going, and the amount of money that it raises for cancer research is extremely important.”
