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Terry Fox Run organizers looking for volunteers and participants
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Terry Fox Run organizers looking for volunteers and participants

Posted: 2024-08-19 15:03:54 By: thebay

Organizers are getting ready for the 43rd annual Terry Fox Run, being held this year on September 15th, a Canadian tradition that unites nearly 600 communities nationwide, fundraising for cancer research.

Nearly 40% of Canadians will face cancer in their lifetime. Today, the average survival rates for all cancers combined have risen from 25% in the 1940s to over 60%, with some cases reaching up to 90%.

In Huntsville, you can walk, run, or roll various course lengths from 1km to 10kms.  Participants will meet at Huntsville High School.  Registration starts at 8am and the event starts at 9am.

Organizers are looking for volunteers and if you are interested in helping, call 705-380-2756.

To donate visit terryfox.org or run.terryfox.ca/55952

 

Runs are also being held in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Algonquin Park, Bala and MacTier.