Mission Terry Fox Run sees first in-person event in 2 years

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Organizers set a goal of $1,000 to fundraise, and the result exceeded expectations, raising almost $3,000.

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“We wanted to keep it low barrier, so it was any amount that could be contributed,” Arlidge remarked. “One of our participants, I think he was nine years old, emptied his piggy bank for $4.60, and we had all the way up to several hundred dollars donated.”

In attendance were Mayor Paul Horn and Coun. Mark Davies—who shared of his own battle with cancer.

Arlidge herself has participated in various Terry Fox Runs for the last 20 years, and said she was moved to take on a more direct role in the event when there was an opening for the coordinator position.

“I think it’s a really great and important community event, and when they were looking for someone to help take it over, I was quick to raise my hand,” she said.

Terry Fox Runs were held throughout Canada on Sunday, 42 years after Fox launched his Marathon of Hope.

Image supplied by Michelle Arlidge / The Mission Terry Fox Run took place on Sunday, September 18 at the Fraser River Heritage Park.