Guide to Online Business » teryfoxrunkl.org http://www.websitesolution.com Confessions of a Web Developer Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:37:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Terry Fox Run 2008 (Kuala Lumpur) http://www.websitesolution.com/2008/09/03/terry-fox-run-kl-2008/ http://www.websitesolution.com/2008/09/03/terry-fox-run-kl-2008/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:19:07 +0000 Pin http://www.websitesolution.com/2008/09/03/terry-fox-run-2008/ About Terry Fox Run Terry Fox knew personally, the importance of the need for cancer research. At the age of 18, he was told that his right leg had to be amputated above the knee as a result of bone cancer. During this crucial period, Terry saw the intense pain and despair of other cancer victims and was deeply moved. In order to raise funds for cancer research, he decided to run across Canada asking for donations. This became “The Marathon of Hope”. Terry Fox died before he could complete his crusade, but his legacy is carried in the hearts of all who participate or donate to the Terry Fox Run each year around the world. How the Marathon of Hope began Since it began in 1983, the Terry Fox Run has become the largest, single-day, fund-raising event for cancer research. Here in KL, the organisers aim to continue the quest to keep Terry’s dream alive. This year, with the support of sponsors and participants, we hope to raise both funds and awareness for cancer research here in Kuala Lumpur. The beneficiary in previous years has been the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF). You too, can take up the quest so that Terry’s dream of finding a cure for cancer can become a reality. (The route will be published soon. If you are interested to help us to promote this event, please contact us at organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org)]]> The event will take place on 2 November 2008 (Flag off 9.00 am) at Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens). Participants are to be at the assembly area by 8.45 am. All participants must run on the designated route. The Terry Fox Run is an all-inclusive family event and there is no charge to participate in the Terry Fox Run. T-shirts are available for sale at the following locations:

1) The Canadian High Commission, Menara Tan & Tan
2) At the Lake Gardens prior to the run

About Terry Fox Run

Terry Fox knew personally, the importance of the need for cancer research. At the age of 18, he was told that his right leg had to be amputated above the knee as a result of bone cancer. During this crucial period, Terry saw the intense pain and despair of other cancer victims and was deeply moved. In order to raise funds for cancer research, he decided to run across Canada asking for donations. This became “The Marathon of Hope”. Terry Fox died before he could complete his crusade, but his legacy is carried in the hearts of all who participate or donate to the Terry Fox Run each year around the world.

How the Marathon of Hope began

Since it began in 1983, the Terry Fox Run has become the largest, single-day, fund-raising event for cancer research. Here in KL, the organisers aim to continue the quest to keep Terry’s dream alive. This year, with the support of sponsors and participants, we hope to raise both funds and awareness for cancer research here in Kuala Lumpur. The beneficiary in previous years has been the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF). You too, can take up the quest so that Terry’s dream of finding a cure for cancer can become a reality.

(The route will be published soon. If you are interested to help us to promote this event, please contact us at organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org)

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