Wrexham would be the first Welsh host of a Terry Fox Run later this yr, following a number of years of profitable UK occasions in London in honour of Canadian hero Terry Fox. The organisers of the fundraising occasion, which solely helps The Institute of Most cancers Analysis, London, are delighted to have the backing of the Canadian co-owner of Wrexham AFC, Ryan Reynolds.
No metropolis or city in Wales has ever hosted a Terry Fox Run. On 13 October 2024, Wrexham would be the first. The information follows a profitable fundraising occasion in September 2023 in Wales, dubbed the “International Most cancers Consciousness Evening”, which launched the Terry Fox story to the town. The sold-out charity live performance by the Declan Swans, graciously hosted by the staff at The Turf pub, raised hundreds of kilos for The Institute of Most cancers Analysis (ICR).
Now, Wrexham’s Bellevue Park will probably be dwelling to the most recent Terry Fox fundraiser. Folks can register without cost to participate within the family-friendly occasion and lift cash for the ICR’s pioneering most cancers analysis. Terry Fox’s older brother, Fred Fox, who serves as Head of Supporter Relations on the Terry Fox Basis, will probably be amongst many particular company in attendance.
Who was Terry Fox?
Terry Fox was a 22-year-old athlete who misplaced his proper leg to a uncommon bone most cancers, osteogenic sarcoma. Operating on a prosthetic limb, he made headlines worldwide in 1980 when he ran 3,339 miles over 143 days, a median of a marathon a day, throughout Canada. He referred to as it his ‘Marathon of Hope.’ Its objective was to boost consciousness and cash for most cancers analysis.
Terry needed to cease his run when the most cancers unfold to his lungs, and fewer than a yr later, he died. After he needed to cease, his phrases had been, “Even when I don’t make it, we’d like others to proceed.”
He’s now broadly thought-about a Canadian hero and yearly since 1981, Terry Fox Run is held in additional than 60 cities world wide. Thus far, greater than £500 million has been raised for most cancers analysis by means of these charity runs.
The UK Terry Fox Affiliation is the UK affiliate of the Canadian most cancers analysis charity, the Terry Fox Basis. The UK Terry Fox Affiliation is partnered with the ICR – one of many world’s main most cancers analysis organisations, with an unparalleled report of educational excellence in most cancers discoveries for greater than 100 years. Partnering with the ICR means all the cash raised for the UK charity stays within the UK for most cancers analysis.
How can I participate within the Wrexham Terry Fox Run?
As with each Terry Fox Run, it’s free to enter, open to all skills, household pleasant, and non-competitive. Register on-line to run, stroll, roll or cycle a 2.5k or 5k route round centrally situated Bellevue Park, Wrexham.
Terry Fox Run Wrexham
Sunday 13 October 2024
Bellevue Park
1200 Registration opens
1300 Terry Fox Run begins
Leisure and refreshments will probably be out there, particular version Wrexham shirts launched by Ryan Reynolds will probably be offered, and a raffle for nice prizes will probably be after the run. All proceeds from the occasion will go to the ICR.
Each step of the Terry Fox Run helps to defeat most cancers
Fred Fox, Terry Fox’s older brother and Head of Supporter Relations on the Terry Fox Basis, stated:
“I’m wanting ahead to assembly everybody impressed by Terry and concerned in supporting most cancers analysis in Wrexham. I’m grateful to Run Organizer Neil Johnson, his volunteer committee in Wrexham, and the ICR for coming collectively to deliver the Terry Fox Run to Wales for the very first time. Most of all, I’m so grateful for the volunteers and members that hold Terry’s dream alive world wide.”
Professor Chris Bakal, Professor of Most cancers Morphodynamics at The Institute of Most cancers Analysis, London, was born in Canada and is an envoy for The UK Terry Fox Affiliation. Professor Bakal stated:
“Following Terry’s journey as I grew up small-town Canada, he impressed me to grow to be a most cancers researcher, and his perseverance and dedication drives our work within the lab. Terry additionally confirmed me that every one of us can do one thing within the struggle in opposition to most cancers. Each step we make at a Terry Fox Run will get us one little bit nearer to beating this illness by supporting cutting-edge most cancers analysis.”
A supply of inspiration for therefore many Canadians
Ryan Reynolds, Canadian actor and Proprietor and Co-Chairman of Wrexham AFC stated:
“As a Canadian, Terry Fox and his legacy have been a supply of inspiration in my life for so long as I can bear in mind. Having been part of the Wrexham group for the previous couple of years, it’s actually exceptional to know that these two deeply significant elements of my life will quickly come collectively within the first ever Terry Fox Run in Wrexham this upcoming October.”
Michael “Scoot” Hett, lead singer of the Declan Swans and a most cancers survivor stated:
“I’m happy to help this trigger, which is vital to me and my household. Terry Fox has an inspirational story that resonates with so many the world over! It was nice to see our first fundraiser so properly obtained by locals embracing his story. I’m certain the great individuals of Wrexham will end up in power to help the Terry Fox Run Wrexham. That is an distinctive trigger in honour of a legendary determine of most cancers fundraising, Terry Fox.”
The Terry Fox Run Wrexham is free to enter and all fundraising helps our most cancers analysis.
