Terry Fox Run October 10th

Hello Tapleytown Families,

Our school is excited to take part in the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope.  Terry started a marathon against Cancer.  Together, we can help finish it!

If you would like to show your support, you may donate by signing into to School Cash Online, or by going directly to The Terry Fox Foundation website.

Terry’s Story:

At the age of 18, Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma and was forced to have his right leg removed.  Determined to help others suffering from cancer, he decided to run across Canada, running a marathon a day for 143 days, to raise funds for cancer research.  Unfortunately, Terry’s cancer returned and he was forced to end his Marathon of Hope, but his legacy had only just begun.

Today, the future of cancer research is very bright.  The Terry Fox Foundation funds a variety of different cancer research projects such as lung, breast, ovarian, colorectal, pediatric, prostate, brain and blood.  With your support, we will continue to make a difference in the fight against cancer.