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Join us for the 16th Annual Terry Fox Run
September 22 in Brussels at the Ark Community Youth Centre
1 - 4 p.m.
Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic
sarcoma (bone cancer) in his right leg in
1977. His leg was amputated six inches
above his knee. While in hospital, Terry was
so overcome by the suffering of cancer
patients that he decided to run across
Canada to raise funds for cancer research.
His journey was called The Marathon of
Hope.
Terry's Marathon of Hope took place in 1980
with Terry's simple objective of raising the
awareness of all Canadians of the critical
need to find a cure for cancer. Terry's fierce
determination resulted in his running 26
miles every day for 143 days. Before he
reached his goal he was overcome by a
return of his cancer and died in June 1981.
However, by February 1st, 1981 Terry's
hope of raising $1 from every Canadian was
realized - the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope
fund totalled $24.17 million. To date over
$168,000,000 has been raised worldwide.
All funds support innovative cancer research
and are distributed by The National Cancer
Institute of Canada (NCIC). We are told that
this event is the largest single-day fund-
raiser for cancer research in the world.
On May 26, 1988, The Terry Fox Run
became a Trust, independent from The
Canadian Cancer Society, and received tax-
exempt charitable registration as a public
foundation under Section 149.1 (1)g of the
Income Tax Act. The annual event will
continue to be known as The Terry Fox Run;
the structural organization is now known as
The Terry Fox Foundation.
The Terry Fox Foundation strives to maintain
the heroic efforts and integrity that Terry Fox
embodied. It is a grassroots organization. It
does not allow any commercialization, nor
does it seek any government funding other
than small amounts for part time help on a
short time basis.
The Foundation recognizes the duality of its
mandate. Not only does it raise money for
research but it also does its best to tell the
story of Terry Fox to young people so that
their lives might be enriched by his example
and that they derive inspiration from his
courage.
The Terry Fox Foundation raises funds for
use in innovative cancer research primarily
through an annual event held each year.
The NCIC is the sole beneficiary of the
funds raised. It utilizes these funds for
innovative cancer research seeking the
secrets behind the early detection, treatment
and cures for all cancers.
The success of the annual Terry Fox Run is
made possible by the dedication and hard
work of thousands of volunteers who
organize over 3,900 run sites in Canada.
Across the country over 625,000 participants
walk, jog and bike in memory of Terry Fox to
raise funds. Nine Terry Fox Run offices in
Canada with 19 full-time employees support
the magnificent work of the Organizers.
In 1995, there were 287 International Run
sites in 52 countries such as Bangladesh,
Czech Republic, Ireland, Singapore, Taiwan
and many cities in the United States. Over
$2,200,000 was raised for innovative cancer
research. It is a fitting tribute to a man who
knew that cancer had no boundaries. In
total, $11 million was raised in 1995.
What cancer cannot do
Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love,
It cannot shatter hope,
It cannot corrode faith,
It cannot destroy peace,
It cannot kill friendship,
It cannot suppress memories,
It cannot silence courage,
It cannot invade the soul,
It cannot steal eternal life,
It cannot conquer the Spirit.
Author Unknown
Thank you for supporting Terry's Dream
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 PAGE 9.
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