
The Run is named after Terry Fox, the young man who inspired these events being held concurrently around the world on September 17.
Terry Fox was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. His right leg was amputated above the knee. Whilst in hospital, Terry was moved by the suffering of cancer patients, particularly children. So much so that he resolved to run across Canada (a distance of 8,500 kilometers) to raise money for cancer research. He called his journey the “Marathon of Hope”.
Terry Fox, despite losing one leg to cancer, ran a marathon (42 kilometers) a day for 143 consecutive days - a total distance of 5,373 kilometers. At that stage, Terry was forced to abandon his run as the cancer spread to his lungs. Terry Fox died at the tender age of 22. Before he died, he knew that a fund-raising event, associated with the Terry Fox Foundation, would be held each year, with the same objectives as the Marathon of Hope - to help find a cure for cancer.
Since 1981, the Terry Fox Run has raised more than RM1.3 billion in aid of cancer research around the world. You would be interested to note the Terry Fox Foundation requires that the funds raised be used for cancer research in the country where the Run is held. The Terry Fox Run in Malaysia has raised more than RM500,000 since 2001.
Yes, Terry Fox run KL is coming back on the 4th November 2007 at Lake Gardens. This is a time for us to raise the fund for the cancer research and to continue the spirit of Terry Fox, to show that cancer can be beaten, HOPE can grow faster than cancer :)
This is not a competition, in fact it is a family event require no registration fees, participant may run, walk, jog, cycling, roller-blading or otherwise propel themselves along the route. However, the organizers encourage participant to purchase a T-Shirt, and that is the source of funding to the cancer research. It is not expensive oh… Just RM25. :) ..ofcoz that would be great if you can donate more..


Some Last Year Picture

Start with High Spirit

Warm UP

Get Ur Equipment READY

No worry, Mommy carry you if you are tired..

Yeah...I can Use my little Pink Bike~

Hi Hi... let's finish it together..

WE can help you along the way..

I'm little warrior.RUN..

Yes.... We have finished it :)

Exhausted? let's share the shelter.

Yeah...I'm joining this year... Done the pre-registration and
order a M-size T-shirt..kakaka :P
To those who wish to participate...4th November..
I'll see you there :)
A single Dream , A World of HOPE . ありがとう