– by Marilyn Hodgson –
How are you planning on celebrating B.C.’s first ever Terry Fox Day on Sunday September 20, 2015? Maybe a family outing to the Terry Fox statue at Mile Zero along Dallas Road where you can pay your respects to our great Canadian hero and share with your children his incredible story? Or, maybe a family run to honour his memory?
There are three community runs planned for the Greater Victoria area; Mile Zero in Victoria, Royal Road University in the Western Communities and a beautiful run at Centennial Park in Central Saanich for Peninsula residents. The start times vary, but information is available on the Terry Fox Foundation website.
The run at Centennial Park opens at 8 a.m. for registration and a pancake breakfast, with the run starting at 9 a.m. There is an option to run a 1km, 5km or 10 km course. Following the run there will be a prize draw for a chance to win one of the many door prizes that have been donated by community businesses. There will be some Terry Fox merchandise for sale and of course an opportunity to make your donation to the foundation.
It promises to be an enjoyable event for all who attend. With a great morning planned, all we need are participants! The whole event wraps up by 11 a.m. and you will feel great for having been a part of an organized community run on Terry Fox Day 2015. Look for our booth at the Saanich Fair where we will be promoting our community runs, accepting donations and selling Terry Fox merchandise.
If you are interested in volunteering or donating any prizes you can contact Marilyn Hodgson at davemarilyn@shaw.ca. Please come out and support one of our runs to keep Terry’s dream alive!
