The 31st annual Run/Walk in aid of Cancer Research will take place in Boyle on Sunday 4th of October at 2pm starting off from St. Josephs Hall. This is a 5.4km Run/Walk for all the family. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to take part, have a cup of tea and some refreshments or a chat – all are welcome. Entry is €10 for adults, children €5 and family concessions. All donations are welcome. There will refreshments served afterwards, so please join us.
Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete and Cancer Research advocate. At the age of 18 he was diagnosed with bone cancer and he had his leg amputated above the knee in 1977.
In 1980 inspired by his experience in Cancer wards he decided to embark on a Marathon of Hope in aid of Cancer Research. On April 12th 1980 Terry started off from St. Johns, Newfoundland on a journey across Canada. He ran an average of a Marathon a day (26 miles ,42 km) for 143 days with only one day off.
Sadly after completing two thirds of the way, 3339 miles 5374 km, Terry was forced to stop, the cancer had spread to his lungs. Terry died on 28th June 1981, one month before his 23rd birthday.
Terrys Marathon of hope lives on all around the world raising funds for Cancer Research.t Thanks to the local community and surrounding areas have kept this event going for the last 30 years. We will also have the Terry Fox perpetual trophy designed by the late Frank O’Mahoney for first male and female.
Last year’s anniversary was a great success and a fantastic reflection of the incredible community spirit, generosity and support that has made this fundraiser possible over the years.
We hope to see you all on Sunday October 4th in Boyle!
Further details contact – Damian Regan 0863942388. You can also donate on our iDonate page. Follow us on Facebook: Terry Fox Run Boyle and Instagram @terryfoxrunboyle
