Community members in Lloydminster will lace up their sneakers next month for the 46th annual Terry Fox Run, continuing a cherished national tradition in the fight against cancer.
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Organized locally by co-chairs Jim McArdle and Heather Price, the event takes place Sunday, Sept. 20, at Bud Miller All Seasons Park.
Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the run and walk officially starting at 10 a.m. Participants can sign up online in advance at run.terryfox.ca/lloydminster or register on-site the morning of the event.
The need for research funding remains urgent. Two in five Canadians will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, with more than 247,000 new cases expected nationwide this year alone. More than 1.5 million Canadians are currently living with or beyond a diagnosis.
Because cancer comprises more than 200 distinct diseases, each with its own biological profile, patients can react differently to available treatments. Funds raised in Lloydminster directly support precision medicine and next-generation research.
During the 2024–2025 period, $60 million was invested in 218 projects, supporting 604 researchers and 202 research partners nationwide. These funds advance breakthroughs including:
- Smart Cancer Therapy: Developing treatments that activate exclusively inside tumours.
- Artificial Intelligence: Using AI tools to predict brain tumour recurrence.
- Immunotherapy: Improving outcomes for aggressive forms of cancer.
- Childhood Cancer Genetics: Expanding access to genetic testing for young patients.
These ongoing efforts continue to yield progress. Since 1988, overall cancer mortality rates in Canada have fallen 37 per cent among men and 22 per cent among women. The five-year survival rate for several specific cancers, including breast, prostate, melanoma, thyroid, testicular and Hodgkin lymphoma, now exceeds 80 per cent.
Whether running, walking or donating, local residents are invited to take part and help carry Terry Fox’s legacy forward.
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