Maria Fong, 55, was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2016. She later learned that it spread to the bone. She didn’t have any symptoms, but tests for a fractured vertebra revealed the diagnosis.
Her experiences with cancer, and the treatments she’s been undergoing to deal with it, convinced her to put on her walking shoes last Sunday and participate in the Terry Fox Run for the first time in her life.
“I feel blessed that I’m able to do this walk today,” she said.
This weekend, Canadians will take to their local parks to honour the life of Terry Fox.
The 33d Terry Fox run took place around the world, including a smaller run at Cedarbrook Park in Scarborough. The run started at the park and continued up through Bendale and Thomspson Park, looping off the halfway point at Birkdale Park. Volunteers were there to set up a foolproof course, encourage runners, and even provided […]
Last Sunday, Cedarbrook Park was once again the host of this year’s Scarborough Terry Fox Run. The turnout managed to exceed expectations — this year.
The number three has a special meaning for Sandra Joyce. The three-time cancer survivor participated in her third consecutive run at the Toronto-Beaches Terry Fox Run on Sunday, which also marked the 30th anniversary of the event, inspired by Fox’s 1981 cross-Canada run to find a cure for cancer.
On Sept. 19, a morning full of sunshine, the annual Terry Fox Run took place all over Canada. Scarborough residents came out to Cedarbrook Park on Markham Road and Old Kingston Road in West Hill to continue Terry’s run to raise awareness for cancer research.
Canadian NBA star Steve Nash made his film debut with his documentary about Terry Fox on Sunday, September 12 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette and Slovenian cross-country skier Petra Majdic, both Olympic bronze medallists, have been named the joint recipients of the Vancouver 2010 Terry Fox Award.