20 photos of the Terry Fox Run in Metro Vancouver (PHOTOS)

On Sunday, thousands of Canadians flooded the streets of their towns and cities for the annual Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer. More than  800 communities across the country participated in the event.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon Of Hope.

The Canadian hero started his journey in St. John’s, Newfoundland and planned to run to Vancouver to raise money for cancer research. Terry’s own struggle with bone cancer at age 18 resulted in the amputation of his right leg just above the knee, but that didn’t stop him. His marathon started on April 12, 1980, and he managed to run more than 5,000 kilometres to Thunder Bay when on September 1, 1980, he was forced to stop after his cancer came back.

Terry passed away on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22, but his legacy lives on.

Around 24 communities in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley participated in the event. Below are 20 photos of the run in the Metro area (and a couple in Whistler, too) that over the years has managed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for cancer research.

In many of captions of the photos, the participants say who they’re running for. A torrential downpour and blustery conditions on Sunday didn’t stop these people from braving the wet weather to run.

Thirty-five years after Terry Fox set off on his historic Marathon of Hope, thousands of people across Canada are running in his honour. #terryfox #terryfoxrun #cancer #vancity

A photo posted by ranzy e (@ranzy_e) on Sep 20, 2015 at 9:31pm PDT

Don’t even try teaching West Van kids how to celebrate the Marathon of Hope! They know better than we do! #terryfoxrun #westvan #westvanrun

A photo posted by westvanrun (@westvanrun) on Sep 20, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

#TerryFoxRun with the famjam today! #LoveYouAuntieSusie

A photo posted by Maia Kerr (@kerrski) on Sep 20, 2015 at 9:51pm PDT

From the airport straight to the stadium)) it was great! I didn’t know I can run.. С корабля на бал)) 10км это легко #TerryFoxRun #running #10k #terryfox #travel #bc #terryfoxrun2015 #vancouverbc

A photo posted by TravelWithUs (@go_travel_with_us) on Sep 20, 2015 at 5:08pm PDT

My awesome 5 year old nephew and I at the end of the Terry Fox Run. Even in the pouring rain he wanted to come out with his mom @kalijd and do the 3km run/walk. I was pretty happy with my 5k time #terryfoxrun #rainydayrun #runvan #startemyoung

A photo posted by Danielle Duperron (@ddduperron) on Sep 20, 2015 at 3:59pm PDT

Had a great run with John this morning at the Terry Fox run! #Langley #marathonofhope #terryfoxrun #terryfoxrun2015

A photo posted by Morgan Paulgaard (@morgan.paulgaard) on Sep 20, 2015 at 3:11pm PDT

#TerryFox run with some of the #CFCanadaFinancial team. A little rain doesn’t stop us! #TerryFoxRun #WestVan

A photo posted by @dorahjustina on Sep 20, 2015 at 3:06pm PDT

Proud of this kid for getting out in the torrential rains to be a part of this years #whistler #terryfoxrun. Good times had all around. #TerryWouldGo . As @gregmac71 says, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes! #neverstopexploring

A photo posted by Dave Clark (@dcwhistler) on Sep 20, 2015 at 2:21pm PDT

Terry Fox Run in the rain at Stanley Park hope everyone had a good run/walk today! #terryfox #stanleypark #Vancouver #bc #terryfoxrun #35years

A photo posted by Tianna Alder (@tiannarae11) on Sep 20, 2015 at 1:58pm PDT

Keeping busy while @kennedlg was actually running the race #terryfoxrun #cancerreasearch #cheerleaders #run #friends #dancingintherain #yvr

A photo posted by Martyna (@martynasnaps) on Sep 20, 2015 at 1:53pm PDT

Today we ran the #terryfoxrun in the pouring rain and Margot was a total machine. The best part about running with her was hearing her repeat her mantra “I got this.” I’m not sure where she picked that up from but it was rad. #igotthis

A photo posted by Kai (@kaib0sh) on Sep 20, 2015 at 1:52pm PDT

Second year doing the #terryfoxrun. This event is always so well organized and very inspiring. I ran the whole 10km and am starting to get back to where I was with my pace and finishing time. PR’d my 10km time at 1:02:29. Such a great morning with my FNHA family. #fnhawellness #dene #fitnessnerd #halfmarathontraining

A photo posted by Allison B (@siloa) on Sep 20, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT

Well that was one WET 5k but we made it!! Not the fastest, but for not practicing/training at all I’ll take it! Now I’ve got a number to beat next 5k #terryfoxrun2015

A photo posted by ＴｅｒｅｓａＪａｎｓｅｎ (@teresa.fitstagram) on Sep 20, 2015 at 1:17pm PDT

Thanks to our awesome Hard Rock team for coming out for the run and raising $5,534 for the Terry Fox Foundation! #terryfoxrun #coquitlam

A photo posted by Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (@hardrockcasinov) on Sep 20, 2015 at 1:15pm PDT

Another year at the Terry Fox Hometown Run in the bag. Amazing turnout at the 35th anniversary, especially considering it was a torrential downpour! #terryfox #terryfoxrun2015 #terryfoxrun #terryfox35 #cancerresearch #marathonofhope #terryranforme #iranformydad #pouringrain #soakingwet #worthit #portcoquitlam #canada

A photo posted by Palie Mann (@pmann3) on Sep 20, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT

Annual #terryfoxrun inspired by a true hero.

A photo posted by Lisa (@lisadiotte) on Sep 20, 2015 at 12:29pm PDT

My brother @thekevinballard completed the 10km #terryfoxrun as a cancer survivor. He is a fighter, beard grower, and an awesome runner. I am proud of you bro! “Dreams are made possible if you try”-terry fox. #terryfoxrun2015 #hometownrun #cancersurvivor #redcardforcancer #startwellfinishstrong photo credit @benwoodman

A photo posted by Paul Ballard (@paulwballard) on Sep 20, 2015 at 12:28pm PDT

Terry Fox run! ???? #terryfoxrun

A photo posted by Tiffany Bell (@tiffanyjeanbell) on Sep 20, 2015 at 12:23pm PDT

#terryfoxrun #terryfoxhometownrun

A photo posted by @roymacd on Sep 20, 2015 at 12:17pm PDT

Got out there for a wet but successful Terry Fox Run this morning! Thanks to those who donated! It was a special year running for my mom #pemberton #terryfoxrun #terryfox #pemby #rain #soaked #cancerawareness #cancerresearch #run

A photo posted by Anna Scott (@annascotty_) on Sep 20, 2015 at 11:54am PDT

The number one thing that matters today is honouring the greatest Canadian hero of all time Terry Fox, always humbled and inspired by what this great man did #terryfox #terryfoxrun #cancerawareness

A photo posted by Andrew (@teecheck) on Sep 20, 2015 at 2:36pm PDT