Fred Fox to visit Sun West schools on Terry Fox legacy tour

Students across Sun West School Division will hear firsthand stories of one of Canada’s most enduring legacies as Fred Fox tours local schools from March 30 to April 2.

Fox, the brother of Terry Fox, will speak to students and staff about the impact of the Marathon of Hope and the ongoing work of the Terry Fox Foundation. The tour recognizes the long-standing support Sun West schools have shown for the annual Terry Fox Run.

Davidson School has been a standout contributor, raising the most funds among Saskatchewan schools for more than a decade.

Fred Fox was present during parts of Terry Fox’s 1980 cross-country run and witnessed the national response as Canadians rallied behind the effort to raise money for cancer research. That experience shaped his lifelong commitment to the cause.

He later led the Terry Fox Foundation’s B.C. office from 1994 to 2001 and joined the national office in 2009 as manager of supporter relations.

Fox continues to speak at schools and community events across the country, sharing personal stories of his brother and reinforcing the importance of volunteer support. The foundation has now raised more than $1 billion for cancer research.

Alongside his siblings, Fox has also played a key role in protecting and advancing Terry Fox’s legacy, including involvement with the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program.

During the Sun West tour, Fox will visit multiple communities, culminating in public presentations in Beechy and Eatonia.

Tour schedule:

• March 30: Davidson, Kenaston, Outlook High School

• March 31: Outlook Elementary School, Dinsmore Composite School, Beechy School, Beechy community presentation

• April 1: Kyle Composite School, Eston Composite School, Westberry Elementary School, Kindersley Composite School, Eatonia community presentation

• April 2: Walter Aseltine School, Rosetown Central High School