Organizers report the 2018 Drayton Terry Fox Run was a huge success once again, as 174 participants and 12 volunteers braved the heat on Sept. 16.
The fundraising total stood at $16,000 as of Monday morning, “and donations are continuing to pour in,” organizers noted.
It was a wonderful community event for a great cause, officials say.
To date the Drayton event alone has raised over $490,000, significantly contributing to funding 1,291 cancer research projects by “the (Terry Fox) Foundation, which has aided in finding better ways to detect, diagnose and treat cancer today,” stated run coordinator Melissa Gleeson in a Sept. 17 press release.
“Thank you to all the participants and volunteers, and to all those who have donated towards this cause, without you this could not be possible.”
Organizers are already planning and looking forward to next year’s run on Sept. 15, and encouraging everyone to mark their calendars. Everyone is welcome.
Anyone who would still like to donate towards the run may contribute online at www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/drayton or by contacting Gleeson at 519-500-4542.
