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Passing out balloons after the run. Vancouver’s Terry Fox Run 2010 Re-ignites Marathon of Hope at 30th Anniversary in Stanley Park
Terry Fox, an amputee athlete and brave cancer-fighter from Port Coquitlam, BC, attempted a cross-Canada run in 1980 and named it the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. Unfortunately, Terry couldn’t finish his journey as the disease he was suffering from had spread to his lungs and caused too great a pain to bear. He called the marathon off just outside Thunder Bay, ON. Sadly, Terry Fox succumbed to the disease in 1981 but his message of hope had never been forgotten.
His life and journey may have been cut short, however, his influence is felt around the world. The Terry Fox Run was adopted widely all over the globe. Each year, the international Terry Fox Runs are being held in many countries from Cuba to Malaysia and from Italy to China. So far, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $500 Million for cancer research.
September 19, 2010 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. Hundreds of people showed up at Vancouver’s Stanley Park to support the charity event and take part in the marathon that this Canadian hero had started. This year in particular, a gentleman named Paul Klaris who had helped out at every Terry Fox Run for the last 30 years (1980-2010) also took part in the 2010 event. Paul himself is now fighting the same disease that has cut short Terry’s life. Good luck, Paul. [Photos and video by Ray Van Eng] www.vancouver21.com
VIDEO - Terry Fox Run 30th Anniversary Vancouver Stanley Park Terry Fox Run www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoMWsIIC7sY
Passing out balloons after the run. Vancouver’s Terry Fox Run 2010 Re-ignites Marathon of Hope at 30th Anniversary in Stanley Park
Terry Fox, an amputee athlete and brave cancer-fighter from Port Coquitlam, BC, attempted a cross-Canada run in 1980 and named it the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. Unfortunately, Terry couldn’t finish his journey as the disease he was suffering from had spread to his lungs and caused too great a pain to bear. He called the marathon off just outside Thunder Bay, ON. Sadly, Terry Fox succumbed to the disease in 1981 but his message of hope had never been forgotten.
His life and journey may have been cut short, however, his influence is felt around the world. The Terry Fox Run was adopted widely all over the globe. Each year, the international Terry Fox Runs are being held in many countries from Cuba to Malaysia and from Italy to China. So far, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $500 Million for cancer research.
September 19, 2010 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. Hundreds of people showed up at Vancouver’s Stanley Park to support the charity event and take part in the marathon that this Canadian hero had started. This year in particular, a gentleman named Paul Klaris who had helped out at every Terry Fox Run for the last 30 years (1980-2010) also took part in the 2010 event. Paul himself is now fighting the same disease that has cut short Terry’s life. Good luck, Paul. [Photos and video by Ray Van Eng] www.vancouver21.com
VIDEO - Terry Fox Run 30th Anniversary Vancouver Stanley Park Terry Fox Run www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoMWsIIC7sY