The 14th annual Terry Fox Run, a fun-filled family event, will start near Crescent Plaza, Phu My Hung, District 7, on Sunday, November 28.
People can participate in this 5-km non-competitive run or walk and join in the party and picnic afterwards. The Ten Dollar Bill Band will stir things up and get people dancing and singing during the event. Pre-run festivities begin at 7 a.m, and the race starts at 8 a.m.
More than 7,000 people registered for last year’s run, raising VND730 million for cancer research.
The Terry Fox Run is named in honor of the Canadian amputee runner who attempted to run across Canada. Terry Fox had to have his leg amputated above the knee at age 18 because of cancer. At 21, he decided to run across Canada to increase awareness of cancer and raise money for cancer research. During his Marathon of Hope he ran over 5,300 kilometers, the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days, but his cancer finally prevented him from achieving his goal. Countries around the world hold events yearly in support of Terry’s dream of finding a cure for cancer.
The event will be held by the Consulate General of Canada in HCMC, in cooperation with the Canadian International School, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and the HCMC Union of Friendship Organization.
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