Photo by VINCE FEDOROFF
IN TERRY'S MEMORY 鈥� Overcast skies didn't stop 165 participants from walking, running and cycling the Millennium Trail in honour of Terry Fox Sunday afternoon.
Photo by VINCE FEDOROFF
WARM-UP ROUTINE 鈥� Better Bodies fitness trainer Adam Thompson leads the crowd through a pre-run routine.
Photo by VINCE FEDOROFF
GETTING JIGGY WITH IT 鈥� Participants of all ages get ready for the Terry Fox Run.
Photo by VINCE FEDOROFF
FAMILIAR FACE 鈥� Ben Yu Schott runs amidst the fall colours of the Millennium Trail Sunday.
Photo by VINCE FEDOROFF
LONG-TIME ORGANIZER 鈥� George Maratos addresses the crowd prior to the main event Sunday.
Runners raise funds in memory of hero
Whitehorse residents once again came out in force to honour the memory of a Canadian hero.
Whitehorse residents once again came out in force to honour the memory of a Canadian hero.
A total of $5,397 was raised Sunday afternoon as 165 participants walked, ran or cycled the Millennium Trail during the 33rd annual Terry Fox Run.
Local race organizer George Maratos said his task is "pretty easy compared to what Terry Fox went through.鈥�
Over the past six years, the Whitehorse version of the race has garnered more than $30,000 to add to the $600 million raised worldwide.
"It's all thanks to your guys' generosity,鈥� Maratos told the crowd assembled at the SS Klondike yesterday. "Cancer touches us all 鈥� We need to come to these events and remember someone who's passed on or someone who's dealing with it and show the support.
"It means a lot to see the community out here.鈥�
Post-run, participants enjoyed burgers donated by M&M Meats, and were warmed by coffee and hot chocolate.
Tim Naylor and Dan Dunphy provided live music, while Better Bodies fitness trainer Adam Thompson led the group through a pre-run warmup.
After his right leg was removed due to cancer, a 21-year-old Fox attempted to run across the country in 1980, running the equivalent of a marathon for 143 straight days.
His Marathon of Hope ended in Thunder Bay, Ont. when cancer spread to his lungs. In June 1981, Fox died at the age of 22.
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