Signs will be popping up soon to promote the Terry Fox Run in Lloydminster at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Sept. 15.
That’s the word from run committee member, Jim McArdle who has been handing out posters, wristbands and stick-on tattoos to mark the 44th anniversary of Fox’s Marathon of Hope in support of cancer research.
He’s also urging businesses to jump on board the national Team 44 bandwagon to raise more money in advance of this year’s run.
“You can get a team together at work, register and collect pledges to reach your goal of $44,” said McArdle on the Terry Fox Run Lloydminster Facebook page.
“Local firefighters raised $4,126 last year putting them in the #2 spot in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.”
He says businesses can also make a donation to a team or person registered to take part in the run in Lloydminster or reach out to the organizing committee to donate bottles of water or other items.
Registration takes place at 9 a.m. with the 2.5 kilometre or 5km run/walk starting at 10 a.m. outside the PSM Park Centre.
This year’s run motto is No Matter What in recognition of Fox’s determination to fight cancer.
Fox lost his right leg to cancer in 1977 and embarked on his cross-country Marathon of Hope in 1980 to fund a cure for cancer.
He was forced to stop his run outside of Thunder Bay, Ont. as cancer had appeared in his lungs. Fox died on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.
The annual Terry Fox Run keeps that mission going and allows anyone, any age, from anywhere, with any ability to support his goal.
Register to participate in your local Terry Fox Run online at https://run.terryfox.ca/Lloydminster.
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