Terry Fox had a dream of a world without cancer and raised tens of millions of dollars through his incredible efforts to support medical research. Terry began his inspirational Marathon of Hope forty-five years ago and charged Canadians with the task of continuing this work when he was no longer able. Together, we pick up on his challenge to carry on and finish it.
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 Thursday, September 25th, 2025.
Over Rosedale Heights Public School’s twenty-three years of participating in the annual Terry Fox School Run event, the school has raised an incredible amount–$56,583.11–and we’re hoping to continue to 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 donation page (linked) simply by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button. Alternatively, pledge forms have 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. During his Marathon of Hope, Terry explained the one thing that bothered him during his endless miles on the road. “I keep hearing ‘Terry Fox.’ I’m not doing the run to become rich or famous … to me, being famous is not the idea of the run. The only important part is that cancer can be beaten.” This year, once again, we will work together to honour Terry’s perseverance … and hopefully one day realize his dream and finish it, once and for all.
We thank you for your support.