Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope inspired worldwide fundraising of $850 million and counting in his name to support cancer research. (The Canadian Press)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Terry Fox Run returns to Nanaimo’s Bowen Park, other mid Island communities

Sep 18, 2022 | 5:17 AM

NANAIMO — Following virtual events for two years the annual Terry Fox Run makes its in-person comeback in Nanaimo and communities across Canada.

The 42nd annual event takes place Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bowen Park with on-site registration starting at 9 a.m.

Options of a two kilometre route at the park or 5.5 kilometre circuit rounding Buttertubs Marsh are available.

Parksville’s Terry Fox Run happens Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rathtrevor Provincial Park, while Gabriola Island’s run takes place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Gabriola Sands Provincial Park.

A virtual Terry Fox Run event is happening in Ladysmith.

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Fox’s Marathon of Hope began on April 12, 1980 in St. Johns. Nfld. and ended nearly five months later in Thunder Bay, Ont. when cancer spread to his lungs.

Fox, who was from Port Coquitlam, died on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22 after running nearly 5,400 kilometres to raise awareness for cancer research.

Terry Fox runs held around the world have raised about $850 million for cancer research.

Fundraising and donation options are available here.

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