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17 30th edition of Terry Fox Run set for Sunday September 16, 2010 Thursday, Press, Independent & Free It was July 24, 1980. As I drove member Terry Fox Hope travelled through to resume his journey east to Ac- up the Norval hill, just outside and his Mara- town over a three- ton, stopping around noon just Georgetown, I saw the fl ash of a thon of Hope,” day period.” outside of Georgetown. He was police car. ...Then I noticed a sec- said longtime On July 22, then driven to a special luncheon ond cruiser and the outline of a Acton volun- 1980, Fox com- in Toronto. Bright and early the man hopping down the highway. teer Run or- pleted his day’s following morning, July 24, he ran In shock, I knew that it had to be ganizer Jon running on Hwy 7 through Georgetown and Norval. Terry Fox. Hurst. “Many in Rockwood but “Terry was sincerely impressed I pulled off the road and jumped Halton Hills was transported by the enthusiasm and support out of my car. I gave Terry an ova- residents have to Georgetown he received in Halton Hills,” said tion his whole journey down the cherished where the Cancer Hurst. hill. It seemed like forever and I felt memories of Society had orga- Less than two months later on a little silly, out there all alone clap- having seen nized a dinner in Sept. 1, his Marathon of Hope ping by myself. As he passed me, and even his honour at the would be stopped by a return of his he looked me square in the face. I talked to Lions Hall. The cancer; he had run the equivalent said something like “Good on ‘ya, Terry as the next day, he re- of a marathon a day for 143 con- Terry. We’re all rooting for you!” He Marathon of turned to Rockwood secutive days. He died 10 months smiled at me and nodded...Thirty later on June 28, 1981. years later, that day remains a high- “The event is not a race or a competition, but an opportunity for caring individuals and their families to Following an outpouring of light of my life.” complete the fundraising event at their own desired pace and length,” love and support from so many This is an excerpt from Halton —Acton Run organizer Jon Hurst Canadians, who realized that Fox Hills resident Lois Fraser’s submis- • participants can arrive anytime • no entry fee • no minimum pledge required • rain or shine did not want his efforts to end, the sion to the Terry Fox Foundation’s • residents can also get involved by sponsoring a participant, or dropping by on Run day with a donation. annual Terry Fox Run was born, I Remember Terry. In conjunction said Hurst. In next 30 years, more with the 30th anniversary of the Acton Georgetown than $500 million has been raised Marathon of Hope by Terry Fox, • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m at Acton High School track for cancer research. the TFF is creating a narrative • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gellert Community Centre “Acton has been a proud Terry of Canadians’ relationship with Activities: Hamburgers, sausage or chicken Activities: GDHS football team dunk tank, apple Fox Run community for every Canada’s hero on its website, Fa- on a bun, pop, coffee, etc. at the food booth, bob, face painting, balloons, Domino’s Pizza with one of those 30 years,” said Hurst, cebook and Twitter pages. and Terry Fox T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies free pizza, Sidney Crosby picture raffl e, 50/50 draw, “raising over $651,000 for the “I don’t know how many of will be on sale, with all proceeds to the Run. Fire Department, Halton Police, lots of water, juice cause.” you can remember events from 30 Pledge sheets for the Acton Run, at all banks and apples for the runners, walkers etc. Teen Mo- Anyone with any questions, years ago. I know if you asked me Prosperity One, Acton Home Hardware, Sobeys, riah Kolenda,who lost her leg to the same cancer as concerns or suggestions can call who won the Stanley Cup or the Giant Tiger, Leathertown Lumber, Links2Care Terry will draw the raffl e tickets. Organized by Alcoa, Hurst, 519-853-2015 or visit the World Series, I wouldn’t remem- and at all schools. which will donate $3,000 to the Run. Terry Fox website, www.terryfox. ber. But I do know that we all re- org. Georgetown Racquet Club 3-4 pm - Free Tennis and Yoga lessons for all ages. Open House 4-5 pm - Free Squash Clinics for all ages Saturday, Sept 18, 2O1O, 3 pm - 8 pm 215 Armstrong Ave, Georgetown, On Ph: (905) 877-0333 4-7 pm - Try your hand at squash th or tennis. 35 Watch the members playing anniversary BBQ, snacks, pop, bar Come join the members Kids and adults fun games of the GRC celebrate Free on-site parking 35 years of squash 7-8 pm - Top ranked Canadians playing an exhibition match. Sponsored by: The Georgetown www.georgetownracquet.ca HEARING CLINIC.

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