WHEREAS in September, Canadians continue Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope which he began when he dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean on April 12,1980 and proceeded to unite Canadians; and

WHEREAS on September 1,1980, cancer returned to Terry’s lungs and his run ended; and

WHEREAS Terry’s words echo with Canadians today: “Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going”; and

WHEREAS on the third Sunday in September, we continue the Marathon of Hope with our annual Terry Fox Run, raising funds for the important work of cancer research; and

WHEREAS Stony Plain encourages all residents to reflect back on Terry’s Dream, and consider participation in the Tri Region - Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County Terry Fox Run; and

THEREFORE, I, Mayor William Choy of the Town of Stony Plain, do hereby proclaim September 9 - 15, 2024 to be "Terry Fox Week".

 

Dated this 9th day of September, 2024.

 

Mayor William Choy
Town of Stony Plain