The annual Terry Fox Run takes place in 100 Mile House on Sept. 20, starting at the South Cariboo Visitor Centre.
It is a great time to get in on the fundraiser, as this year's milestone event celebrates 35 years since Terry Fox made his historic run.
Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and then starting at 10 a.m. folks can run, walk or bike the route, following a brief warm-up led by Kam Taylor of Focused Fitness.
Organizer Shannon Pennicott says the five-kilometre lap includes a one-km loop around the 100 Mile Marsh.
The five-km route is through Centennial Park and up to the Bridge Creek waterfalls, and anyone wishing to do a 10-km run is welcome to do it twice. The falls portion is not wheelchair accessible, she notes.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided for participants, and there is no registration fee and no minimum donation; however, all donations and pledges support cancer research.
Pennicott adds a limited quantity of T-shirts will be available for purchase, and more are available on the national Terry Fox website at www.terryfox.org/run.
The website is also where folks can register as an individual, or sign up as a team, she explains.
"From there, you can create your own website to request donations and fundraise, which can be linked to your Facebook page and other social media sites."
"Cancer Survivors can order a free red T-shirt by registering online and become part of Terry's Team."
Terry's Team members are also able to share their own story, she notes.
She encourages everyone to browse the website at www.terryfox.org as a refresher on the Terry Fox story, and to turn out on the day of the run.
"Come out with your family and friends for a nice walk, run or bike ride and support a great cause."
Pennicott says she would love to hear from anyone who has a story to share that would like to speak at the run – contact her by e-mail to pennicott@shaw.ca.
She adds this year’s T-shirt logo is "a dream as big as our country."
"It's pretty cool when you think about Terry’s initial goal, and what he has created today, 35 years later – how amazing!
