The Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York) held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Central Park, Manhattan
Thank you to all of our participants, donors and many volunteers for making this year's run a tremendous success!!!!
"If you give a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope" -Terry Fox
The weather was fine (thankfully!) and the Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York) held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Central Park, Manhattan was attended by more than 1,200 participants and we expect to raise more than $150,000 for cancer research in the name of Terry Fox.
We would like to encourage Team Captains and Participants to continue their fundraising efforts and utilize the website fundraising features to meet their team or personal goals by going to www.terryfoxrunnyc.org. The website will remain open for online donations until December 31, 2009.
Click here to view a video segment produced by YOUnited TV of the 2009 run.
If you would like to see a video about Terry Fox and his amazing story Click here.
About the Run
The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in New York City is a 5K fun run for all ages and is a wonderful family event supporting cancer research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York in the name of a true Canadian hero.
No entry fee - All are welcome to participate!
Donations and pledges can be made on online.
About Terry Fox
At 18 years of age, Canadian Terry Fox learned that due to bone cancer his right leg would be amputated above the knee. Terry had a terrific spirit that cancer could not defeat. During his ordeal, Terry became convinced that a cure for cancer could be found through cancer research but funds were needed.
On April 12, 1980 at St. Johns, Newfoundland, Terry dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean and began what he called the Marathon of Hope. Terry planned to run across Canada, some 6,000 miles to raise money and awareness for cancer research. For the next 142 days he ran 26 miles per day, the marathon distance, crossing 3,000 miles until, on September 1, 1980 near Thunder Bay, Ontario, he was forced to stop. The cancer had spread to his lungs. He died on June 28, 1981, a month shy of his 23rd birthday.
Since his death, thousands of runs have been held in Canada and around the world in Terry's name raising funds for cancer research. Terry Fox has become an international symbol of perseverance and dedication. Help us to continue and celebrate Terry's legacy with the New York Terry Fox Run.
Terry Fox Foundation
For further information about Terry Fox and the Terry Fox Foundation please visit www.terryfox.org
Matching Gifts
The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York) invites its participates and donors to give to The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) through the Matching Gifts programs at their place of work. MSKCC is an IRS recognized 501(C)(3) organization. For more information Click here.
Canadian Tax Receipts
If any Canadian donors wish to receive a Canadian tax acknowledgment we recommend they donate directly to The Terry Fox Foundation instead of Memorial Sloan-Kettering. MSKCC is only allowed to utilize our MSK Canada gift processing office for single donations of $25,000 or more due to the staffing and administrative fees involved.
