The annual Terry Fox Run takes place Sunday across the country. It's been 32 years since Fox inspired a nation with his attempted run across Canada to raise cash and awareness for cancer research. Terry's older brother Fred says the run is inclusive, and no donation is too small. "As Terry would say, as he said during the Marathon of Hope, we'll … [Read more...]
Thousands take part in the 31st annual Terry Fox Run
September 19, 2011 by
Thousands braved the rain across the Lower Mainland Sunday morning, taking part in the 31st annual Terry Fox Run. Known as the "hometown" run, thousands took to the streets in Port Coquitlam, where Terry grew up.Kids, seniors, entire families, and even Premiers were among the crowd. "It's the power of one. Terry showed us that when he did … [Read more...]
Terry Fox Runs to pay tribute to the late Betty Fox
September 16, 2011 by
Two inspirations within the Fox family will be honoured at this year’s Terry Fox Run. The legacy of the inspirational Port Coquitlam amputee who attempted to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research lives on through the 31st edition of the annual Terry Fox Run. But participants this year will also be running in memory of Terry’s … [Read more...]
Teacher job action could have impact on Terry Fox run
September 16, 2011 by
One of the most popular charities in BC is the latest victim in the ongoing dispute between the BC Teachers' Federation and their employers. BCTF President Susan Lambert has confirmed job action, focusing on a refusal to do administrative work, includes collecting money raised for the annual Terry Fox run. She says fundraising will be done by … [Read more...]
Terry Fox Run latest casualty in BC teachers dispute
September 15, 2011 by
One of the most popular charities in BC is the latest victim in the ongoing dispute between the BC Teachers Federation and their employers. BCTF President Susan Lambert has confirmed job action, which focuses on a refusal to do administrative work. This includes collecting money raised for the annual Terry Fox Run. She … [Read more...]
Terry Gilliam Adapting “Mr. Vertigo”
July 31, 2011 by
Terry Gilliam is working on a script adaptation of Paul Auster's 1994 novel "Mr. Vertigo" reports The Los Angeles Times. The story follows Walter, a young orphaned boy from St. Louis who happens upon a mysterious traveler known as Master Yehudi. Yehudi trains Walter to fly and they begin traveling across the United States performing this feat at … [Read more...]
