Keeping things running

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This article was published 20/08/2025 (193 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Although Winnipeg-born Terry Fox died when he was only 22 years old, the charity run and subsequent campaigns in support of cancer research and dedicated in his honour continue 45 years down the line. His Marathon of Hope, in which he pledged to run coast-t0-coast to raise awareness about the disease that took his leg and eventually his life, remains prevalent in schools and communities in every corner of the country.

The prairies are no exception. With the 45th annual Terry Fox run slated for Sept. 14, several events are planned to give people all over the city a chance to help out and raise funds, even if they’re not in a position to lace up next month. As everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or another, opportunities to take part are available in essentially every neighbourhood in Winnipeg and out.

“There’s a couple of different streams,” said Carissa Robb, director of community development in Saskatchewan and Manitoba at the Terry Fox Foundation, when asked — on Aug. 14 — how she felt about the run being just one month away. “One is excited, because everybody else is excited. Now it’s one month away, let’s get the posters up. Let’s get people excited. Let’s sell the T-shirts, get all of the details together. People are excited. People are also registering now and registering as Terry’s Team of cancer survivors, or putting in a team and giving us their personal story as to why they are.

“And so it’s also very emotional, because we’re getting a lot of those stories right now, and I just want to help everyone, and I want to raise more money so more research can be done so we can keep helping them.”

Although anyone can take part independently, whether that be youngsters hosting lemonade stands or ‘silver foxes,’ older folks who orchestrate fundraising events at assisted living facilities, there will be a selection of events organized by the foundation for people who want to contribute in the weeks leading up to the run.

First up is a used book sale at Kildonan Place shopping mall (1555 Regent Ave W.) on Aug. 23, with funds going towards cancer research in Manitoba.

Frank Fox, Terry’s older brother, will be flying into Manitoba on Aug. 27 — his first stop will be a reception with Terry’s Team — who can be identified by their red shirts on run day — the first time he’s been able to meet with teammates based in Winnipeg in such a way.

He will also be present at the Winnipeg Goldeyes Terry Fox tribute night game on Aug. 29, where he’ll man a booth and be available for quick chats and autographs.

Anyone who comes to the game, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. that evening, in Terry Fox-related clothing, will receive an entry to a prize package.

This will be followed by a final T-shirt sale featuring original designs promoting this year’s campaign, set to take place on Sept. 6 at Bar Italia (737 Corydon Ave.). Although shirts will be the focus at this sale in particular, there will also be sweatshirts, caps, and more merchandise items commemorating 45 years of Terry Fox runs in Canada, with the funds from which going towards the cause.

The 45th Winnipeg Terry Fox Run will take place at Assiniboine Park, in the parking lot near the Pavilion. There will be a big white tent for those arriving. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the run begins at 10.

For more information and ways to take part, visit terryfox.org