14 photos of the Terry Fox runs in Metro Vancouver

Thousands of people gathered across Metro Vancouver over the weekend to help in the fight against cancer and celebrate a national icon.

A number of Terry Fox runs happened around the city on Sunday to raise money for cancer research.

Originally from Port Coquitlam, Terry Fox embarked in a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research in 1981 after he lost his leg to the disease. Starting from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Fox managed to make it 5,000 km to Thunder Bay before his cancer came back.

Fox passed away on June 28, 1981, but his legacy lives on.

“Terry showed the world two things. First, that cancer research works. If Terry was born today, his cancer would be treatable because of the money he helped raise,” Premier Christy Clark said.

“And second, that we can all make a difference. The fact that there are now millions of people across 30 countries that participate in the Terry Fox Run is a testament to Terry’s legacy, his family and his supporters in British Columbia and around the world,” she added.

Here are 14 photos of the various Terry Fox runs that took place in Metro Vancouver over the weekend.

Doing our part to keep the dream alive at the @terryfoxfoundation West Van run this morning. Good times with good people. Great to see everyone out supporting this important cause. . Thanks for the pancakes @sebastianandco! @shannonbanal #westvanrun #wvrc #westvan #terryfoxrun

A photo posted by West Van Run (@westvanrun) on Sep 18, 2016 at 5:33pm PDT

Ready to go at the Terry Fox Hometown Run. I sincerely hope Terry’s dream of a cure for cancer is not far off. I don’t mind a bit of run, but I sure as hell mind the reasons for it.

A photo posted by Creampurf (@creampurf) on Sep 18, 2016 at 4:40pm PDT

Terry Fox Hometown Run 2016 #TerryFox #PortCoquitlam #Sunday #TerryFoxRun

A photo posted by Teagan (@thayes13) on Sep 18, 2016 at 1:01pm PDT

Steve just pulled of his first Port Moody Terry Fox run! 10 km in 59.34. First Canine in! (and prob would have been a lot faster if it wasn’t for all the pee breaks and the human on the other end of the leash ) 🐶 #terryfox #terryfoxrun #portmoody #parsonpower #vancouverdogs #dogsofinstagram #parsonrussellterrier #vancouverisawesome

A photo posted by trishamcdowall (@trishamcdowall) on Sep 18, 2016 at 12:17pm PDT

Go FNHA Wellness Warriors! We got out this morning, enjoyed the sunshine and got active in memory of a great Canadian and in support of Cancer Research . @FNHA #fnhawellness #terryfoxrun

A photo posted by Allison B (@siloa) on Sep 18, 2016 at 12:17pm PDT

Huxley’s first Terry Fox run – so nice to see the amazing turnout… 36 years later Terry still inspires us all! @cityofpoco @terryfoxfoundation #terryfox #terryfoxrun #terryfoxrun2016

A photo posted by Brittany Hardy (@brittanyebh) on Sep 18, 2016 at 12:13pm PDT

Always that #terryfoxhometownrun #poco #terryfox #fightcancer #filmborn #panf #oranges #terryfoxrun

A photo posted by rontech2000 (@rontech2000) on Sep 18, 2016 at 12:11pm PDT

After the race! 10k down! #terryfoxrun #portcoquitlam

A photo posted by Brent (@royal_alpaca) on Sep 18, 2016 at 11:55am PDT

#terryfoxrun #yvr

A photo posted by Chris (@randonneurman) on Sep 18, 2016 at 11:50am PDT

Congrats to everyone running or walking Terry Fox Run in Canada and around the world. Such a great cause! #terryfox #terryfoxrun #terryfoxrun2016 #terryfoxday #secondbeach #vancouver #vancity #terryfoxfoundation #seawall #running #runnerscommunity

A photo posted by Beppe (@bep61) on Sep 18, 2016 at 11:43am PDT

Integrated the White Rock Terry Fox run into our Sunday 18k long run.also added a somewhat unique but effective recovery method… #gooddaytorun #whiterockbeach #nuun #millerbeer #goldfish #terryfoxrun #runrecovery

A photo posted by G.Rideout (@rideoutruns) on Sep 18, 2016 at 11:39am PDT

And we’re off for the annual #TerryFoxRun in support of cancer research. #FSValues #FourSeasons

A photo posted by Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (@fsvancouver) on Sep 18, 2016 at 10:48am PDT

Looking good Vancouver! Thanks to the Stanley Park Run #terryfoxrun

A photo posted by The Terry Fox Foundation (@terryfoxfoundation) on Sep 18, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

#beaversrugby minis proudly representing the rugby club in support of the #terryfoxrun! Good work girls and boys! #terryfox #charityrun #charity #community #rugbyfamily #rugby #clubrugby

A photo posted by Surrey Beavers AA (@beaversrugby) on Sep 19, 2016 at 9:25am PDT