Canada Day 2020 is going to be different. For Burlingtonians, this means no fireworks at Spencer Smith Park, no big parties or public events. Even those who signed up for the Canada Day 5K put on by VR Pro will be doing it virtually in their own neighbourhood.
For us, it’s usually our kick off – promoting the Terry Fox Run by handing out temporary tattoos, maple cookies and Canada flag pins. Since that cannot happen this year, we too will have to pivot and do it virtually.
Since our run has to be virtual, our promotion will be, as well.
Five ways to Include Terry Fox in your Canada Day Celebrations
- Kick off your fundraising efforts – Even if you’ve already registered and started fundraising, make a push for donations on Canada Day. Tell your friends, family, co-workers and neighbours that this year you want to celebrate this incredible country of ours by raising money for cancer research. It goes without saying that 2020 has been a challenging year for many both mentally and physically, but let Terry Fox be the light and inspiration to keep you going. Keep going and persevering! #TrylikeTerry
- Wear your Terry Fox shirt – Sure you could go with the classic red and white Canada Day shirt, but in our opinion a Terry Fox shirt is about as Canadian as butter tarts and poutine! When you buy a Terry Fox shirt the proceeds go towards cancer research. Wear last year’s shirt or a classic one from the early years. Stay tuned for an announcement on 2020 shirt sales.
- Do some Terry Fox trivia – Are you having a family barbecue? Go around the dinner table and ask some Terry Fox Trivia questions. The Terry Fox Foundation has a handy list of Terry facts you can use to make up questions. You could add some fun Canada themed prizes for the winners.
- Go for a run/walk – Kick off your summer by going on a Canada Day run or walk. Have you teamed up for Terry yet? Do a physically distanced run or walk with your team to celebrate this Canadian hero!
- Read some Terry Fox books – Penguin Random House Canada just announced two new Terry Fox books are coming out. While they won’t be out for July 1st, enjoy some summer reading by educating yourself and your family with some of the many titles about Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope. Find them at your local book store.
Happy Canada Day
The Burlington Terry Fox Committee wishes each and every one of you a Happy Canada Day. Don’t lose hope. Think of Terry!
Terry Fox Lives in Burlington 