Chetwynd hosts Terry Fox Run and raises funds
In Chetwynd 76 participants walked rolled and ran 10 kilometres in the Terry Fox Run raising 1190 dollars including 984 in donations and 205 from product sales. Organiser Gloria Millsap noted turnout up from last year despite a snowy comparison while Terry Fox volunteers praise the global effort ahead of the 25th anniversary. Online donations remain open at the official site or by phone for more information.
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In 1980 Terry Fox, despite an above knee amputation from bone cancer, ran 5,373 kilometers in 143 days before stopping on September 1. He died in June 1981. On September 16, 1980, 3.4 million students in 10,000 Canadian schools joined National School Run Day.
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