2015 Terry Fox Run

Scope and Content: 2015 Run Chair Evelyn Moman and Terry Fox Sr. giving run instructions during the opening ceremony. Evelyn Moman organized the Lethbridge Terry Fox Runs from 2015–2017. She started to organize the run for two reasons: Moman was hoping to get more people involved to understand the importance of what …

History Biographical: Terry Fox, who had lost a leg to cancer, committed to running the length of a marathon (42.2 km or 26.2 miles) every day until he crossed Canada with the aim of raising funds for cancer research and raising awareness of the disease that affected people everywhere. The Marathon of Hope began in Newfoundland on April 12, 1980. Sadly, at the beginning of September 1980, the cancer had come out of remission and was affecting his lungs. He was forced to pause his Marathon of Hope. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981.The first Terry Fox Fundraising Run was held in Lethbridge on September 14, 1980. After 40 years, Lethbridge residents continue to organize and participate in runs to raise funds. Terry requested that all funds raised through these runs go towards cancer research, thus the runs are organized by local volunteers. As of 2020 Lethbridge run, organizers and participants have raised $470,850.

Scope and Content: 2015 Run Chair Evelyn Moman and Terry Fox Sr. giving run instructions during the opening ceremony. Evelyn Moman organized the Lethbridge Terry Fox Runs from 2015–2017. She started to organize the run for two reasons: Moman was hoping to get more people involved to understand the importance of what Terry did. Secondly, she wanted to show her family how important it is to give back to one’s community.

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