With Drayton’s Terry Fox Run coming up on Sept. 14, organizers are working towards hosting another landmark event.
In honour of all of the dedicated people who come out year after year to help raise funds for cancer research, the following annual participants were asked to share their reasons for attending.
Randy Smart
“My participation is my way of showing support for those I know who have been affected by cancer and to support the efforts that people make in Terry Fox’s name. I’m humbled to be asked to be involved, and I’m happy to do my little part to help.”
Martha Ruttiman
“I think it is a very good cause. Terry Fox ran half way across Canada to raise money for cancer, and that’s very good. I hope a lot of people come out this time because Drayton is always a good place to do the run. We will come again.”
Lori Hoelscher
“Running in the Terry Fox Run is one small way I can feel powerful rather than hopeless in the daunting fight against cancer that plagues so many. I have run in many cities over many years and now I am joined by my trusty sidekick Harley to fight the good fight here in Drayton’s annual run.”
Roelie Katerberg
“I am really impressed with Terry Fox himself – he was one of the first ones. He was really something, an idol. We see so much cancer around, that I hope to help find the cure. I enjoy doing the walk and have done it for many years now. Unfortunately, I can’t come to the run this year, but I’m still going to do my walk before the 14th because I have so many people who sponsor me every year. People know that I’m dedicated, and now they are too. We might as well keep plugging away.”
John Gleeson
“My participation started out as a bet to see who could raise the most money. I have lost a brother to cancer, and my sister is a cancer survivor, so it is a very worthwhile cause.”
Run organizers wish to pay homage to all participants and volunteers for their passion and dedication towards cancer research, and encourage new participants to join in this worthwhile event. Pledge sheets are available at many businesses in Drayton and Moorefield, or can be downloaded at terryfox.org.
Walk, run or bike around your choice of a well-marked two- or 10-kilometre route after registering at the old arena at the Fairgrounds between 12 and 1:25pm.
Participants are sent out on the routes at 1:30pm.
Donations are also accepted during registration for those who prefer not to break a sweat, organizers note.
2014 Terry Fox T-shirts are available for viewing and purchase at Blooming Dales prior to run day, with any remaining shirts being available on the 14th.
Live music, face painting, a slide show from past runs, and a barbecued lunch are planned. All proceeds from the shirts and barbecue go towards cancer research.
Contact Louise Ellis at 519-638-2120 for more information, or go to “Drayton Terry Fox Run” on Facebook.
