An annual event that honours the legacy of one of the greatest Canadians of all time will be held in Belleville again in just nine days time.
The 46th annual Terry Fox run which raises money for cancer research will be held September 14th with the start and finish line at Zwick’s Park in Belleville.
Last year’s event in Belleville raised more than $56,000, and over the years it has raised close to 1.1 million dollars.
You can find the details about the Belleville event and either sign up or make a donation here.
Fox, who lost his leg to cancer at the age of 18, began his Marathon of Hope in April of 1980, in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
His relentless and often agonizing cross-country quest to reach the west coast would end in Thunder Bay in September of that year, though his dream of raising money for cancer research was only beginning.
His impact as an inspiring figure and research advocate cannot be overstated.
The Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $950 million and funded over 1,300 innovative cancer research projects.
(PAUL MARTIN)
