Niagara-on-the-Lake Local received the following Letter to the Editor from Terry Fox run organizer Joan King:
On a beautiful sunny Sunday on Sept.15 at Simcoe Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake the 44th anniversary of the Terry Fox run took place. 250 participants chose to show up at the run and contribute to cancer research because it ‘ matters’
We heard a heartfelt message from Dave Eke honouring his late wife , Debbie who passed Oct.2023 from glioblastoma. We took a moment to think of family members or friends who have been recently diagnosed, may be undergoing treatment or in recovery knowing how significant all contributions are to Terry's legacy.
The funds raised show the generosity of so many in the Niagara-on-the-Lake community. Online donations have reached over $76,000. Still to be included are the donations from the run, shirt sales, Pleasant Manor walk, button day, Joe's comedy night and the school runs on Sept.27.
Thank you goes out to the generous donation of fruit from MacSween Quiet Acres farm, Epp farms and Walkers Fruit Market. Pizza was provided by Sandtrap and water from Peter Gill was enjoyed by the participants.
Huge thanks to all the dedicated volunteers and participants who make this world a better place because it ‘matters’ to you. You embody the passion and energy ‘no matter what ‘ it takes to beat this dreaded disease.
It is with much respect to our Niagara-on-the-Lake community that I thank you for keeping the Marathon of Hope alive !
Joan King, run organizer,
NOTL, Ont.
