Running for Terry: UGDSB schools raise funds for cancer research through the Terry Fox Run
September 27, 2018
GUELPH, Ontario – During the last week of September, students and staff across the Upper Grand District School Board took some time to reflect on the life of Terry Fox, while raising money for cancer research.
Across the board, schools held Terry Fox runs or walks, circling their school or neighbourhood and encouraging people to donate what they can to the Terry Fox Foundation.
On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out on his cross Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Fox’s Marathon of Hope touched the lives of so many people and since then, every year over 25 countries participate in Terry Fox Runs and fundraising events.
Upper Grand staff and students worked hard to organize events and raise funds. Many schools have been supporting the cause for more than 20 years.
Westwood's 23rd year supporting the Terry Fox run! #TerryFoxRun #ugdsb pic.twitter.com/FAZ2sqFfPj
— Westwood PS (@WestwoodUGDSB) September 27, 2018
Our kindergartens running 10 laps for Terry! pic.twitter.com/m9JY3OmUMe
— Princess Margaret PS (@margaret_ps) September 27, 2018
At Central Public School, students watched a video detailing Terry Fox’s life and legacy, before heading out together for a school-wide walk.
@johngaltps and King George PS joined forces at St.Georges Park for our Terry Fox walk today!! Students walked and ran in memory of Terry and his dream!! #Nevergiveup @carlaranderson @ugdsb @MsLCarrie @AmandaPKlapwyk @misstyszka @HosteinCrystal @katie_nicholl @MrBrownGuelph pic.twitter.com/Te6O8pg3bc
— John Galt Public Sch (@johngaltps) September 27, 2018
Patriots run for Terry! @ugdsb @APSPatriots pic.twitter.com/soCiWkUPuT
— ArthurPS (@APSPatriots) September 27, 2018
It’s a beautiful day to remember Terry Fox and all of those who are affected by cancer. We walk and run for you! #TerryFoxRun #traditions #WildcatPride pic.twitter.com/Plrh8WGG0M
— Willow Road PS (@WillowRoadPS) September 27, 2018
Well done Ms Hopkins! Another Terry Fox challenge! We have surpassed our goal! @ugdsb #TerryFoxRun pic.twitter.com/WPx8w6bLHQ
— Wm. C. Winegard PS (@wcwinegardps) September 27, 2018
For more information about The Terry Fox Foundation, or how you can get involved, please visit www.terryfox.org.
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