Organizers of the Lloydminster Terry Fox Run are ready to lace them up for Terry on Sept. 14 at a new location.
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This year’s fundraiser marks 38 years of running for Terry in Lloydminster and is being held at the Kinsmen Participark at 56 Ave. and 30 St.
According to organizers, the location change was due to availability at Bud Miller All Seasons Park.
“We still have a paved trail for strollers, wheelchairs, bikes and rollerblades, just more laps in the park,” said organizers in a press release.
This year marks the country’s 45th annual Terry Fox Run. To date, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $950 million for cancer research.
Locally, the Lloydminster run has raised $226,353 in its 37-year history and Border City residents continue to outdo previous totals.
Last year, local realtor Louis de Kock was No. 1 in fundraising in Lloydminster and No. 11 in Saskatchewan and Manitoba with $4,311. His goal this year is $5,000.
The Lloydminster Firefighter’s Association, a consistent supporter of the run, was No. 12 in fundraising in Saskatchewan last year.
“Studies have found a direct correlation between the chemical exposures firefighters experienced on the job and the increased risk of cancer,” said association president Brad Martin at the 2023 run.
“Cancer is something that affects absolutely everybody, but with firefighters having that increased risk of exposure, it’s something we’re proud to support.”
Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist.
In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east-to-west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
His journey started on April 12, 1980, but was unfortunately cut short due to cancer returning to his leg. Fox was forced to stop his run on Sept. 1. Fox passed away on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.
Fuel up for Fox
Spiro’s Family Restaurant is hosting a by-donation pancake breakfast this Sunday (Sept. 7) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to kickstart fundraising efforts.
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