It’s remarkable how the legend of Terry Fox continues to be strong more than 40 years after his death.
Students are growing up and learning the story of how Fox overcame enormous odds with an artificial leg to attempt a run across Canada to raise money for cancer that ended short of his goal, but captivated so many.
Chemainus Secondary School students did their part for the cause on Sept. 22. They received inspiration from a presentation in the gym and then went for a quick run around the community in the vicinity of the school.
Abilities didn’t matter. It was all about participation and running in honour of Fox and continuing his dream of finding a cure for cancer.
“Our school raised 600 dollars in 48 hours and we had approximately 350 staff and students participate in the run,” noted athletic director Casey Parsons.
The event also brought the high school students together with their younger elementary school counterparts.
“A major highlight from the event was Chemainus Elementary held their Terry Fox run at the same time as ours, so many students from both schools had the chance to cross the finish line together, making it truly a community event,” summed up Parsons.
