Norfolk Terry Fox Run day raises $25,000
- Chris Abbott
- 6 days ago
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Chris Abbott
Editor
The theme of this year’s short film titled ‘Finish It’ was a nod to Terry Fox starting his Marathon of Hope in 1980, and the hope that people would join this year’s Terry Fox Run.
On Sunday, Sept. 14, thousands of people in over 650 communities nationwide, including Norfolk County, participated in the 45th annual Terry Fox Run in support of cancer research.
“The turnout was really good this year,” said Norfolk Terry Fox Run co-organizer Mackenzie Thorpe. “We had about 205 people at the park with about 160 partaking in the walk, ride or run itself. Some people came out to cheer on their families or friends, and/or volunteer with us as well.”
As of Sept. 15, the Norfolk Terry Fox Run in Simcoe had raised $24,978 on Run Day between cash and online donations. There was an additional bingo night donation of $1,904 from ABEL Enterprises, along with this year's Terry Fox bottle drive efforts and the Food Tour of Norfolk Raffle for Cancer Research - all of which will be reported in their late October totals.
Individuals can still donate to the event at run.terryfox.ca/norfolkcounty .
The draw date for the Food Tour of Norfolk Raffle is Oct. 15 – tickets are still available. Email norfolktfr@gmail.com for information. Also find more information on their Norfolk Terry Fox Run Facebook page.
“It was nice to see all the families, there a lot of kids this year,” said Norfolk Terry Fox Run co-organizer Maddy Thorpe. “We also had a lot of Terry’s Team members this year, all of our cancer survivors, so that was great to see as well.”
About 15 registered as Terry’s Team members. Patricia Porter from Delhi was the special guest speaker.
Participants could walk, run, cycle or roll 1-km, 5-km and 10-km.
“We noticed a lot of people running this year, which is exciting to see,” said Maddy. “We do get a load people that walk or bike as well.”
Activities included the Terry’s Kid Zone with colouring and painting (balloons, rocks, facepainting). Andy the Balloon Guy entertained children after the Run. Terry’s Stop had ‘I am running for…’ stickers. There were bracelets, ribbons, tattoos and a photo station.
“We also had the big ‘I am running for…’ poster, which we had a lot of people sign,” said Mackenzie. “That was really cool to see.”
“Everything went well,” said Maddy. “It was nice weather again and a pretty good turnout. We have already raised more than we did last year. Last year our total for the community Run was around $20,000, so we’re already around $5,000 more, which is always great to see – especially on an anniversary year.”
Nearly all the Terry Fox T-shirts and merchandise sold out, she noted.
The Terry Fox School Runs are Sept. 25.
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