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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-09-17, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, September 17, 1997 ********************************************************* TarryPox a :, „ ti 0 , ii) (44) i, o ti i) 1 ( %ape arwe * * ********************************************************* Terry Fox Run Raises more than $5,482 By Chantal! Van Raay TA Reporter EXETER - Once again the Terry Fox Run was a success, raising more than $5,482 between Exeter, Zurich and Lucan. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, Exeter residents of all ages con- gregated at the MacNaughton Park equipped with in-line skates, bikes and walking shoes. From the start, coordinator lane Hundey said she was busy filling out forms, check- ing pledge sheets and directing par- ticipants through the 10 -kilometer trek around town. Hundey said this year was an "absolutely great turn- out because last year we only had six participants, and this year we had 47." Hundey explained why she thought there was a better turnout this year than last. "The weather was a big part of it. Last year it rained all day, but this year the weather was beautiful. L think that is why so many people came out. It was a great day to go for a walk." In total, the Exeter Terry Fox Run raised about $1,451. Hundey said the event raised a substantial amount more than that through the toonie jars distributed throughout town before the run. Hundey could .not give an exact total of how much was raised through the toonie jars but she said it would be important to include this in the total amount of money raised. Zurich also had a great turnout on Sunday. Participants ranged from tots in strollers, to those who have been participating in the event for a number of years. Coordinator for the Zurich Terry Fox Run Wendy Rowan said the event raised about $2,231 through pledges. In total there were 40 participants. This year, the Lucan Terry Fox Run added something special to the day. A dedication board, where par- ticipants could dedicate their run to someone with cancer, was present at Market Street Park in Lucan, where the run commenced. The Lucan Terry Fox Run raised about $1,800, with 50 walkers, run- ners, joggers, bikers and bladers in attendance. Come on guys. Biking is a popular mode of transportation for Terry Fox Run participants. Here, three bikers from Zu- rich begin their 10 -kilometre trek. Zurich had a total of 40 oarticipants with the run. Right this way. A group of cyclists take advantage of the sunny weather on Sunday, and do it for a good cause. These are a few of the participants with the Zurich Terry Fox Run. The Whole gang. More than 40 people participated in the Zurich Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 14. Participants includ- ed bikers, in-line skaters, walkers, and runners. Photos and story by Chantal! Van Raay Watch outl In-line skaters Meaghan Ellison, 8, and Katelyn Oke, 8, and Kristin Ferguson, . 8, skate straight towards the photographer. They were Just three of the 47 participants in the Exeter Terry Fox Run on Sunday. More than 100 bikers, in-line skaters, runners and walk- ers participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sunday. Alto- gether, Exeter, Zurich and Lucan raised $5,482. Shown here are Exeter residents Betty and Dean Ducharme, with coordinator Jane Hundey. Dedication board. New to this year's Lucan Terry Fox Run was a dedication board where participants would dedicate their run to someone with cancer. Pictured from left are Lori Kraut, Tyson Kraul, 4, Jared Kraut, 6, Codianna Wilson, 8, Kasy McNaughton, 12, Randy Kraul and Kalyn Kraut, 8.