Terry Fox run returns to Montreal with new and familiar faces
On Sunday, despite doctor’s orders, Nolan ran again, alongside some new friends who recently learned about Terry Fox’s story and met Nolan while fundraising in their neighbourhood.
“It’s an inspiration to meet Eddy Nolan,” said West Island resident Joanna Demers. “To see his heart and to see that even at the stage that he’s at, he continues. And he continues to believe in what’s good,” she said.Montreal runner retraces Terry Fox’s last steps in the Marathon of Hope And although there were many familiar faces who took part in the run on Sunday, organizers say it’s crucial for the younger generation to get involved, because they will be the ones to keep the run going another 40 years.
“When cancer comes knocking on your door, you want this research done and you want this research done five years ago,” said Peter Sheremeta of the Terry Fox Foundation. “So what we’re doing now is save lives in five, 10 years.”This year, the Montreal Terry Fox run raised over $200,000, bringing them close to the $3 million mark for total funds raised since the race started decades ago.
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