Terry Fox Run - St. John's

Terry Fox Run - St. John's Help continue the spirit of Terry by raising money for cancer research nationwide. He hoped to raise one dollar from each of Canada's 24 million people.

Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulte

d in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$650 million has been raised in his name. Fox was a distance runner and basketball player for his Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, high school and Simon Fraser University. His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, though he continued to run using an artificial leg. He also played wheelchair basketball in Vancouver, winning three national championships. In 1980, he began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. He began with little fanfare from St. John's, Newfoundland, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. Fox had become a national star by the time he reached Ontario; he made numerous public appearances with businessmen, athletes, and politicians in his efforts to raise money. He was forced to end his run outside Thunder Bay when the cancer spread to his lungs. His hopes of overcoming the disease and completing his marathon ended when he died nine months later. In addition to being youngest person ever named a Companion of the Order of Canada, Fox won the 1980 Lou Marsh Award as the nation's top sportsman and was named Canada's Newsmaker of the Year in both 1980 and 1981. Considered a national hero, he has had many buildings, roads and parks named in his honour across the country.

06/10/2026
05/13/2026

⚽️ THIS is your shot to witness history! ⚽️🔥

Enter now for a chance to cheer on Canada on the world stage in Vancouver! 🇨🇦

YOU could win:
🎟️ Two tickets to Canada 🇨🇦 vs Switzerland 🇨🇭 on June 24, 2026
🛍 Limited-edition merchandise bundle

HOW TO ENTER:
🙌 Follow on Instagram
💬 Like + comment on our Soccer Contest post (pinned 📌)
👟 Register yourself or a team for the 2026
❤️ BONUS ENTRY: Collect 10 sponsors on your fundraising page or become a monthly donor to support innovative cancer research

Every entry helps continue Terry’s legacy, bringing us one step closer to finishing his marathon against cancer.

➡️ Full contest details: terryfox.org/soccer

Contest runs from May 12 to May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. One winner will be chosen by random draw and contacted via email or DM on June 1, 2026.

Thank you for your support — we’ll see you in Vancouver! ✨🇨🇦


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The 46th annual Terry Fox Run has kicked off and we are so excited to announce our newest Run Organizers- Hayley and Jes...
04/20/2026

The 46th annual Terry Fox Run has kicked off and we are so excited to announce our newest Run Organizers- Hayley and Jess! Hayley and Jess have been part of the volunteer team for many years; they are also members of Terry’s Team. We can’t wait to see what this year brings!

You can register and donate to the St. John's at https://run.terryfox.ca/st-johns

2026 Terry Fox RUN T-shirts are available at the NL Terry Fox office (90 O’Leary Avenue). Email nl@terryfox.org to order...
04/16/2026

2026 Terry Fox RUN T-shirts are available at the NL Terry Fox office (90 O’Leary Avenue).

Email [email protected] to order yours today or order online at terryfox.org

$30 Adult and $25 Kids

04/15/2026

Ba*****ed Ladies rocking the new collection. ❤️🙌

➡️ Get yours today: shop.terryfox.org

All proceeds support cancer research in Canada. 🇨🇦

04/14/2026

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St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, NL
A1B2C7

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