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Kincardine Terry Fox Run raises more than $12,000 for cancer research By Liz Dadson |
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 Kincardine's 1946 antique fire truck, driven by Matt Cottrill, leads the runners in the Kincardine Terry Fox Run from the Davidson Centre to the running routes, Sunday morning Terry Fox Run begins in Kincardine |
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It was a perfect day for the 31st annual Terry Fox Run in Kincardine Sunday morning at Lions Park and the Davidson Centre track. The sun was shining and a great crowd turned out for the event, including participants, families, friends, students, athletes and cancer survivors. This year, 150 people raised $12,300 for cancer research, which surpassed last year's number of 135 participants and $10,500. Organizers were thrilled, said executive member Jane Benney. "The community showed great support and enthusiasm participating in this amazing run for cancer research. We're all working together to out-run cancer." Benney noted that the amount raised does not include on-line pledges, money submitted to financial institutions or the money collected from the “National School Day” run yet to be held. The two new challenges this year were very successful. The "Terry's Teen Challenge" encouraged Kincardine District Secondary School students to get involved in this annual event. Benney said many local businesses donated prizes for this challenge and a good number of students came out to dedicate their time and enthusiasm to help keep Terry's dream alive. Two students who rose above the challenge are Christine Benney and Josh Easton. Each raised about $1,000 for the Terry Fox Run. "Josh is such an inspiration," said Jane Benney. "He's a 17-year-old student at KDSS and was diagnosed with a brain tumour in May, 2009. He has valiantly fought this invasive disease and his incredible joy of life and enthusiasm inspire all of us." She said Josh gladly undertook the challenge to raise money and awareness of the run. "It is a pleasure to be in Josh's presence. His quick wit, humour and sincere smile brighten everyone's day. Thank you, Josh, you are a wonderful and inspiring young man." The "Business/Team Challenge" was also new, said Benney. Kincardine businesses graciously accepted the new “Toonies for Terry” donation jars to support the fund-raising around town. Special recognition should be given to both the Municipality of Kincardine and the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home which made very generous cash donations for this challenge. MC Mike Brough welcomed everyone to the event and the executive thanked all the participants, sponsors and volunteers for making this such a successful run. Kincardine deputy mayor Anne Eadie said the glorious morning heralded a great event and a wonderful legacy for Canadian hero Terry Fox. "He had such a marvellous view of what could be done for cancer research. He would have made it across Canada if his health hadn't given out. Thanks to our tireless volunteers. Enjoy the day."
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 Christine Benney (L) and Josh Easton in his cancer survivor T-shirt, get ready to participate in the Kincardine Terry Fox Run  Beautiful Terry Fox-themed cupcakes made and donated by Kim Strader  Kincardine deputy mayor Anne Eadie (front) takes part in the opening ceremonies along with MC Mike Brough (L) and executive Erin Frook, Jane Benney and Sue Peister Participants walked a commemorative lap around the track led by the KDSS Robotics Team and the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band. Runners were then led from the Davidson Centre to the running routes by the Kincardine 1946 antique fire truck, driven by Matt Cottrill, accompanied by his children, Kohen and Elle. Generous sponsors provided water, granola bars, coffee, hot chocolate, apples and juice. Water stations were set up along both the five-kilometre and 10-kilometre routes which ran along the beautiful lakeshore. Kim Strader donated 125 cupcakes, beautifully hand-decorated in the blue and red theme of the Terry Fox Run. After
the run, participants were encouraged to enjoy a hot dog barbecue by the Kincardine Lions Club, and a free swim at the Davidson
Centre from 2-3 p.m. Holly McAdam and Terri Rintoul kept their annual tradition alive by completing a 160-kilometre bicycle ride to commemorate iconic hero Terry Fox. This route took the enthusiastic athletes from Kincardine to Sauble Beach and back. They cycled for about eight hours and raised more than $4,500. Benney
offered appreciation to the new Terry Fox committee for its dedication,
hard work, enthusiasm and inspiration. "Together, we can keep Terry's
dream alive!" Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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