First in-person Terry Fox Run since 2019 draws crowd in Canadian icon's B.C. hometown
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For the first time since 2019, crowds gathered in Terry Fox's hometown of Port Coquitlam for the 42nd annual run in his name to raise funds for cancer research.
For the first time since 2019, crowds gathered in Terry Fox’s hometown of Port Coquitlam for the 42nd annual run in his name to raise funds for cancer research.
Over the last two years of the pandemic, the Terry Fox run was held virtually. His older brother Fred – who joined the dozens of runners, cyclists, and others taking part outside the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Sunday morning – said despite having to do things differently in recent years, people remained committed to the cause.
“Terry Foxers across Canada have that same perseverance that Terry had, and they found new ways to be engaged,” he said. “Terry, I think, shows us at his young age that anything is possible if you try, and he was a great example for young kids, new generations.”
According to the Terry Fox Foundation, more than $850 million has been raised to date. This year, the foundation estimated about four million Canadians and about 600 communities would be taking part in person, either with their community or through a school.
Fox’s brother said it’s amazing to be back in person.
“It’s always been a big draw here to come to Terry’s hometown,” he said. “I’m bringing my family, my three grown children, my three grandchildren. They’ve never participated in the Terry Fox run here, not for many years anyway, so it’s great to be back.”
Run organizer and speaker Erin Danielle said there’s something “magical” about the energy when everyone gets together for the run.
