Terry Fox never set out to become famous. His singular dream was for a world without cancer. When Terry learned that he’d be unable to complete his goal of running across Canada, he refused to be defeated. His own personal achievement was irrelevant. He charged Canadians with continuing his quest. Even as his own efforts were stymied by the disease … others needed to carry on, no matter what.
Though forty-four years have passed since the original Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox is honoured and recognized across Canada and internationally for his heroic quest to eradicate cancer and his trailblazing attitudes toward disability. With more than three-quarters of a billion dollars raised in Terry’s name to date, schools across Canada honour him by participating in an annual school event. This year Rosedale Heights will be holding its school run on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024.
Over Rosedale Heights Public School’s twenty-two years of participating in the annual Terry Fox School Run event, the school has raised an incredible amount–$53,377.01–and we’re hoping to continue this year. You can help our fundraising efforts in one of two ways. Donations in the name of the school can easily be made online, directly to the Terry Fox Foundation at our school-specific link https://schools.terryfox.ca/RosedaleHeightsPSThornhill simply by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button. Alternatively, pledge forms will also be sent home with students today. Any donation, whether online or returned to the school with the pledge form, is appreciated. Our community will continue to contribute in an important way to the ongoing effort to eradicate cancer in our lifetime.
Conquering cancer is a challenging but especially worthwhile goal. “I am not a quitter – that means not giving up on things you hold close to your heart, be it people you care about or dreams for yourself and a better world. It means believing in the possible and committing to it.” This year, once again, we will work together to honour Terry’s perseverance … no matter what.
We thank you for your support.