Terry Fox Run Barrie returns to Centennial Park this weekend
She notes that during the pandemic, despite not having an in-person run, they were still able to raise $101,000 in 2021.
If they can meet their goal this year, Nigrow says it will put them over the $3 million mark for total funds raised since the race started 42 years ago. People wanting to participate can register as a team or an individual online or in person on Sunday morning. She said all cancer survivors who want to participate and who have not already done so are asked to talk to organizers the morning of the race.
“If you are a cancer survivor, please come and identify yourself as such, and we’ll make sure that you’re at the start gate. When we say go, it’s just overwhelming to see all the survivors run through that gate,” Nigro said.Terry Fox Run holds a personal connection for Sarah McIvor
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