Terry Fox fall campaign hits 35th year

Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor

 

With over $2.9 million raised for cancer, locals are donning their runners to participate in area Terry Fox events.
Schools are gearing up with runs from Sept. 17 to 26, allowing students to dissipate some of their energy to a good cause.
“The last couple years we have had less than 25 people come out, so my goal is to encourage 350 people to sign up and raise $3,500 this year,” said organizer Tracy Cornette.
The Terry Fox Run is celebrating its 35 anniversary and Cornette said volunteers man all the runs. It is not part of the Canadian Cancer Foundation, it is an independent organization.
“It’s an amazing ground roots organization,” said Cornette.
Eighty-four cents of every dollar raised goes to research. Amazing stories and news of recent research efforts can be read on the www.terryfox.org website.
The run is set for Sept. 20, starting in Kinsmen Park. Participants can walk, roll or run the 6 km paved course. It is free to participate and water stations will be set up to keep participants hydrated. Those who cannot participate can contribute online as well.
Registration for the race begins at 10:30 a.m. in Kinsman Park.