Thousands are expected to participate in the Terry Fox Run across Canada and around the world over the weekend in an effort to raise awareness and funding for cancer research.
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Fox lost his right leg in 1977 at the age of 18 to an amputation procedure to prevent the spread of bone cancer. In 1980, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raising awareness and money for cancer research, running a marathon every day from St. John, Newfoundland until he reached the Pacific. His Marathon of Hope captured the nation’s attention and raised $24 million.
However, his journey was halted mid-way after 143 days and 5,374 kilometres of daily marathon running when a recurrence of cancer was found in his lungs. He died on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22, but his legacy lives on with his namesake Vancouver-based foundation which has operations in 25 countries and has raised over $600 million to date for cancer research.
Please note there is no entry fee nor minimum donation requirement to participate in the Terry Fox Run.
Terry Fox Run – Stanley Park, Vancouver
Date: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013
Location: Ceperly Park near Second Beach within Stanley Park
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Run Start: 10:00am (10KM RUN), 10:15am ( 3KM LOST LAGOON LOOP)
- 10km, 3km; Suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades. Dogs on leash welcome.
Event Closes: 12 p.m.
Other: Pancake breakfast will be offered, in addition to a Kids Run and live music!
Terry Fox Run – UBC Vancouver
Date: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013
Location: Camosun Park, 16th Avenue & Discovery Street
Registration: 1pm
Run Start: 2 p.m.
- 10km, 5km; Suitable for bikes, NOT suitable for wheelchairs/strollers or rollerblades. Dogs welcome on leash.
Event Close: 4 p.m.
Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver
Over a dozen other Terry Fox Run events are scheduled across the Metro Vancouver region for this Sunday, September 15, including:
- Burnaby
- Coquitlam
- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
- New Westminster
- North Vancouver
- Port Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Richmond – Garry Point Park
- Surrey – Newton
- Surrey North – Fraser Heights
- Surrey South – White Rock
- West Vancouver – Ambleside
See our guide to all 2013 Metro Vancouver Terry Fox Runs happening on Sunday.
For details on Terry Fox Run events across the province, click here.
Image: Terry Fox Foundation