Creative Door Teams Up for the 2016 Terry Fox Run
On the morning of September 18, 2016, employees from Creative Door's Kelowna branch and more than 800 participants gathered at the Mission Sports Fields in Kelowna for the 36th annual Terry Fox Run. Participants chose to run, walk, and bike 1.5 kilometres, 5 kilometres or 9 kilometre loops around the field to raise money for cancer research and honour the life of a Canadian hero.
Born and raised in Canada, Terry Fox was diagnosed at age eighteen with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and, due to complications from the disease, was forced to have his right leg amputated. During his stay in the hospital, Terry was deeply inspired by the other patients and, on April 12, 1980, he began his journey across the country. Called the Marathon of Hope, Terry vowed to run from coast to coast to raise cancer awareness.
After 143 days and 5,373 kilometres, Terry's cancer had spread to his lungs, and he was unable to continue. Since his passing, over 9,000 communities across Canada host Terry Fox Runs every year to commemorate him. These non-competitive events raise money through participant and business sponsorships, helping the Foundation support nearly $20 million in discovery-based research each year.
"We all know someone whose life has been touched by cancer," says Mike Harrison, field operations manager at Creative Door's Kelowna branch. "It's important that we not only honour our friends, family, and co-workers who have lost their battles with cancer, but also that we keep Terry Fox's legacy alive. Everyone should know that there is a run in every community, and they should feel encouraged to participate."
While it's Creative Door's first year as a supporting sponsor, Mike and many of the branch's employees join in on the fun every year.
"Our branch plans to make an ongoing commitment to the Terry Fox Run," says Mike. "Creative Door's roots are in Kelowna, so it's important to us to get involved in the community and to make a difference."
Visit the Terry Fox Foundation website to find a run in your community and to learn more about the life and mission of Terry Fox.
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