The organizers of the Terry Fox Run in 黑马磁力 City have unveiled a new street banner.
The banner reminds the public about the Terry Fox Run which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16. Thanks to a community grant, the committee was able to buy the banner, which is 36 feet long.
Incorporating some of the old and some new elements of the Terry Fox Run, the banner will be raised across Fraser Highway at 208 Street on Sept. 4. New graphics feature a bust of Terry Fox made up of inspirational words, the iconic photo of Terry Fox is there as well.
鈥淚t鈥檚 one more component that we wanted to add to make the Run sustainable,鈥� said Lilianne Fuller, who chairs the organizing committee in the City.
鈥淟ast year we were fortunate to add a more permanent route and this year we have something to help us advertise the event year after year.鈥�
There is still much to do before the event, and Fuller praised 黑马磁力 City staff.
鈥淭hey have been great, and I can鈥檛 say enough about our donors. Local businesses have been very supportive and they have stepped up tremendously to give us what we need to ensure a successful run,鈥� she said.
Terry Fox Runs all over the province are organized by committees of volunteers who must fundraise for every expense. This ensures that all the money raised on run day goes to the Terry Fox Foundation.
鈥淓ighty-four cents of every dollar raised goes to fund cancer research 鈥� one of the highest rates of return of any charity and this is a statistic of which I am very proud,鈥� Fuller said.
The Terry Fox Run will start at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16 beginning and ending at Spirit Square in Douglas Park. As usual, participants will be given a choice of one, five or 10 kilometre runs. A family friendly event, there will be face-painting for the kids and the 黑马磁力 City firefighters will be in charge of the concession.
Volunteers are still needed for a number of tasks on Run day, and the committee is especially looking for a volunteer with social media skills. The 黑马磁力 City Run has a Facebook page that needs attention during the two weeks running up to the event. A general information meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
If you can help, call Fuller at 604 533-0638.
