Would people still go for a run or walk and donate to the Marathon of Hope when there was no actual physical event to be had? What kind of support would there be for a virtual event, where participants were encouraged to donate online and head out on their own on Sept. 20?
And would everyone remember Terry Fox’s legendary journey 40 years on, when so much has happened in over the span of a tough year?
The answer to every question — and especially in Moose Jaw — was overwhelmingly positive.
All told, the local edition of the virtual run brought in $3,520 in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. To top it off, the total was over $300 more than the $3,197.05 raised in 2019.
“I’m blown away by the generosity of Moose Javians,” said Craig Hemingway, organizer of the Moose Jaw Terry Fox Run. “It is a fitting tribute to Terry Fox’s legacy that on the 40th anniversary of his Marathon of Hope, Moose Javians overcame some obstacles and raised the bar in terms of fundraising.”
Terry Fox Run events are 100 per cent volunteer-driven, and 79 cents from every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research. For more details on the Terry Fox Run and advances in the fight against cancer, www.TerryFox.org.
