In 1981, the ‘Terry Fox Foundation’ was founded and began its annual run inviting more than 300,000 runners and raising over $3.5 million. Today, over 2.5 million people participate in this run world-wide.

Unlike other fundraisers, The Terry Fox Run has no sponsorship. During his personal run, Terry Fox turned down offers of endorsements including offers from  a certain Multinational Fast Food Restaurant. He didn’t want to become distracted from his goal of creating public awareness.  Currently, the Terry Fox Run still operates annually without the aid of corporate sponsors.

The Terry Fox Run and the participants run for a cure for cancer. Money that is raised goes towards finding a cure, treatments for patients with the disease, and maintaining good health of cancer patients.

The Terry Fox Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 14th at 2:00pm for anyone interested within Kipling and surrounding communities. The Kipling School will also be participating in a Terry Fox Run on a designated school day.

Further information to follow in next issue.