Terry Fox Run Foundation This event was founded in 1981 by Isadore Sharp. Isadore Sharp contacted Terry in hospital and expressed his wishes to

hold an annual run in Terry’s name to raise funds for cancer research. This event held every year on the second following Labour Day. Since its inception, it has raised approximately about $500 CAD The distance usually between 5 to 15 KM Unlike other major fund raising events, the Terry Fox Run has no

corporate sponsorship Every year on September 30th, all students and staff participate in the

Terry Fox Run Terry Fox was born on July 28th, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As an

enthusiastic athlete, he loved many sports such as basketball. However, he was eventually diagnosed with osteosarcoma -- a cancer that starts in the knee – which led to the amputation of his right leg.

Terry Fox was born on July 28th, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As an enthusiastic athlete, he loved many sports such as basketball. However, he was eventually diagnosed with osteosarcoma -- a cancer that starts in the knee – which led to the amputation of his right leg.

Terry temporarily stopped his run near Thunder Bay, Ontario in order to be driven to a hospital. It was there where he realized that he was forced to end his run after 143 days.

Terry passed away on June 28, 1981 due to the constantly spreading cancer; his funeral was broadcasted on national television. In the end, Terry had raised $1.7 million.

“I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but Ibelieve in miracles. I have to.”

- Terry Fox