The 39th annual Terry Fox Run had 20-30 people take part in Prince Albert at the Alfred Jenkins Field House. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

By Ian Gustafson

Carrying on a Legacy

Fine day for Fox fundraiser

Sep 15, 2019 | 5:20 PM

The 39^th annual Terry Fox Run in Prince Albert raised $11,442 in pledges and donations today with more funds set to come in.

Chairperson and lead organizer of the event Danielle Poisson, said between 20-30 people showed up to the Alfred Jenkins Field House.

“It’s important for the community because we’re making history and we are making awareness for cancer survivors and for anyone who has been affected by cancer,” Poisson said. “It brings the community together because it was such an inspirational story for Terry Fox to keep living on that legacy, so I think it is important to continue on.”

All funds raised go to the The Terry Fox Foundation.

“We get to share each other’s stories and we’re here to support Terry. He was just a regular person and if one person can make a difference like that that’s why we’re all here,” Poisson added.

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Brenda Krueger, a volunteer for the Terry Fox Foundation, came to the event today to give a speech about her experience with cancer and stories about Terry Fox.

She travels around Manitoba and Saskatchewan to talk at schools about the legacy Fox left behind and is also a cancer survivor. Last year in September Krueger said she talked to over 14,000 children and she emphasized the lessons the children can learn from Terry.

“I had cancer removed from my leg in 2006 and Terry has inspired me to contribute to the foundation by volunteering to pursue the cause of the fight against cancer and I’m a very active person but I need a lot of inspiration from Terry,” Krueger said.

Brenda Krueger talks to the crowd at the Terry Fox Run about the importance of the event. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Despite her health challenges Krueger has been able to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, cycled from Niagara Falls to Winnipeg, and a month ago, climbed Mount Terry Fox in B.C.

“That’s a very difficult climb so I need a lot of inspiration from him to do those things including running a lot of marathons,” Krueger said. “When I’m running, my leg really hurts and swells and I look at my Terry Fox tattoo and I get to the finish line.”

She said it’s important for Canadians to join in the annual runs for two reasons: to celebrate Fox as Canada’s greatest hero and it’s important to continue the battle against cancer.

“All that has been accomplished in his name is absolutely incredible,” she said. “Every single person knows someone, whether it’s themselves, a family member, a friend who has battled with cancer and there is still so much work to be done.”

“By coming here together is to know people all across Canada today are out celebrating and maintaining that awareness because that was one of his goals,” she added.

Krueger noted this event helps the younger generation be inspired by Terry, which is important for the future of this nationwide event.

“Have a goal, help others, work hard, even when it’s tough don’t give up and always do your best,” Krueger said.

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