's Cancer Fundraising Runs

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Hi,

It's that time of year again. This coming Sunday,

will be running 10K in the Charlottetown

Terry Fox Run. was thrilled to meet Darrell

Fox and see Terry's van when it was on PEI this

summer

(http://therunman.blogspot.com/2008/06/terry-fox-tour-of-hope-terry-foxs-van.htm\

l).

On Sunday October 5th, will once again be

running the 5K Run for the Cure. This is the

largest single-day volunteer-led fundraising

event dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer.

More info on both runs below.

If you would like to support the Terry Fox Run

and/or The Run for the Cure by sponsoring ,

here are the links to his donation pages:

Terry Fox Run -

https://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/corporate/runner/information/default.asp?s=1\

& RunnerID=54207

Run For The Cure -

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/personal_page.asp?track=2696884 & languagei\

d=1

Thank you for your consideration

-jypsy &

http://therunman.blogspot.com

About The Terry Fox Run:

Before Terry died, he knew that an annual event

would be held to commemorate his Marathon of

Hope. It would be called, appropriately, The Terry Fox Run.

The first Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000

participants across Canada and raised $3.5

million. To date, more than $400 million has been

raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry's name.

Each year, thousands of volunteers organize Terry

Fox Run events in Canada and around the world.

In Canada, the annual Terry Fox Run is held every

September, usually on the second Sunday following

Labour Day. In countries outside Canada, the Run

is organized at a time that is convenient for organizers.

The Run is a non-competitive event where people

get together as individuals, families and groups

to raise money in Terry’s name. It is a day of

celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep

his dream of a cure for cancer alive.

There is no entry fee and no prizes are awarded,

although a certificate of appreciation is given

when participants complete their journey. Run

locations are organized in large urban areas

attracting thousands of people and in small,

rural communities where just about everybody

knows each other. School events tend to be

incorporated into the daily curriculum.

As Terry said in 1980:

“If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope .”

http://www.terryfoxrun.org

About The Run for the Cure:

The Run was created in 1992 by a small group of

volunteers who wanted to raise awareness and

funds for the cause. The first event took place

in Toronto. Over 1,500 participants raised

$85,000 - an outstanding success! Through the

ongoing dedication of our volunteers, this single

Run event grew into what it is today … Canada's

largest single-day, volunteer-led fundraising

event dedicated to breast cancer research, education and awareness.

In 2007, 53 communities and 170,000 Canadians

participated in the Canadian Breast Cancer

Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. Together, we

raised more than $27 million for breast cancer

research, education, and awareness programs. What an incredible success!

We applaud your efforts and dedication and look

forward to another milestone year.

Run for the Cure™

1992: Canada's first event, raising $85,000 in Toronto.

1993: Vancouver joins the journey.

1995: The Run grows to 10 locations - from Halifax to Vancouver.

1997: CIBC joins as the title sponsor, and the Run locations grow to 17.

2002: The Run takes place in a total of 30

locations with over 140,000 participants across the country.

2004: A record $21 million is earned in over 40 locations.

2005: The millionth Canadian participated in the

Run since its inception in 1992. More than

170,000 Canadians raised over $23 million.

2006: The 2006 Run raises $26 million dollars!

2007: More than 170,000 participants raised more

than $27 million in 53 communities across Canada.

2008: Please join us on Sunday, October 5.

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com

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