Terry Fox

“Even though I'm not running anymore, we still have to try to find a cure for cancer. Other people should go ahead and try to do their own thing now.” -Terry “Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me.” - Terry “Somewere the hurting must stop.” - Terry

The Terry Fox Run is an annual non - competitive charity event held in numoerous regions around the world in commemoration of Terry Fox, and his Marathon of hope. This event is held evey year to raise money for cancer research

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Almost thirty years ago, Terry Fox was confronted with cancer and faced it couragously. He took his passion, running, and used it to raise money to be used for cancer research. While he never made it across Canada, he has succeeded in raising awareness among Canadians.

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Terry Fox began his jounary on April 12, 1980 with hopes of raising $1 million. Currently approximately $500 million would be raised for the Terry Fox Foundation.

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TASS has always been a big part of the annual Terry Fox Run. Last year TASS rasied about $11 000 and we hope that number continues to rise. This

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This year TASS will be asking the student's idea of what they want for the money they raise. If you have an idea of what you would like to see go to the Suggest Page and send your idea. It will be reviewed and considered.

TASS at the 2010 Terry Fox Run