Terry Fox’s legacy is in its 45th year

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - It’s been forty-five years since Terry Fox first headed out on his famous run, which heralded the long-lasting legacy of the Terry Fox Run taking place all across Canada. It was in 1980 that the 18-year-old from Port Coquitlam, BC dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean on April 12th. He continued on his run until he reached the Pacific Ocean and was forced to stop on September 1st, after having run 5,373 kilometres.

Now the Terry Fox Run has become an integral part communities all over Canada including Kindersley. Although it has changed in location, groups participating and distance run, it lives on and continues to raise funds for cancer research.

On Sunday, September 14 an enthusiastic group of runners gathered at The Beach in Kindersley for their annual Terry Fox Run, which raised $4,410 for the cause. Later in the week, students from Westberry Elementary, Elizabeth Middle School and Kindersley Composite joined in their version of the Terry Fox Run. They were led down Main Street by the KCS band, making it a festive and fun fundraising event for all the students.

Twenty years ago the Terry Fox Run started off with a bang. Participants waited for the starting gun to be fired before beginning their town-wide lap in Kindersley. The strong turnout resulted in more than $7,600 being raised that year. KINDERSLEY CLARION SEPT 2005

Thirty-six years ago in 1989, students from Westberry School in Kindersley participated in the 9th Annual Terry Fox Run. KINDERSLEY CLARION SEPT 1989

It was a beautiful sunny day when students from Elizabeth Middle School, Westberry Elementary School and KCS joined in participating in the 45th Annual Terry Fox Run. They were led by the KCS band, making it a fun and festive fundraising event. PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST