Team Up For Terry: Mission Megaloid

“Lead by example. Our team is personally invested in our fundraising efforts and this energy and enthusiasm is felt by our friends and families inspiring them to donate and support us.” That’s what Team Mission Megaloid captain Joyce Nixon had to say to other would-be teams to inspire them to take part. Megaloid Laboratories is a

Terry Fox Day, Your Way

While we’re excited to once again be planning a live, in-person event down by our beautiful waterfront in Spencer Smith Park for September 17, 2023, we understand that some people have other commitments or would rather plan their own events. This is why we’re happy to let you know that you can still participate. The

Heaton Dyer: A Survivor’s Story

“I’m a product of research.” This is what Heaton Dyer said of his 9+ months-long cancer treatments. Thanks to advances in cancer research, patients like Heaton get to live relatively normal lives – working and enjoying life, as they should be. How it started Before his diagnosis, Heaton was experiencing back pain. Like many of

Team Up for Terry: Team Noah

He had his whole life ahead of him. He loved to travel. He was accepted to Ryerson (Now Toronto Metropolitan University). He never stopped planning. He never quit dreaming. But at the young age of 19, Noah D’Alleva passed away from cancer in June 2021. Now, more than a year later his aunt and godmother,

Team Up for Terry: Team Casey

“This disease will not take away my ability and wish to inspire” – Casey Cosgrove Diagnosed with late stage lung cancer in May of 2010, Casey Cosgrove found himself more connected to his childhood hero, Terry Fox – a man he’d had the pleasure of running beside in 1980 as a kid. Cosgrove knew that

5 Ways to Incorporate Terry Fox into Your Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day 2021 will once again feel a little different than past years. While Ontario is reopening in many ways, it’s still not possible to gather in large numbers yet. But that’s okay. Burlingtonians are resilient, creative and caring. For us, Canada Day used to be an opportunity for us to kick off our event

5 Unique Ways to Team Up for Terry

In 2020, Burlington Terry Fox Run teams had to get creative to participate in our virtual event. For 2021, the Terry Fox Run will once again be virtual, making us once again put our thinking caps on. If you’re not sure what to do this year, get inspired by some of our top performing teams

Team Up For Terry: Team adidas

Photo above: Team Wilson – Janette Wilson, Executive Assistant, husband Sean, daughter, Alex, Granddaughter, Sydnee & Mike (Alex’s Fiancé) *Disclaimer: the Terry Fox Run is a grassroots event with no corporate sponsorship. We rely on our community for support to make this possible year after year. One of the ways that we raise more money for cancer research is

Team Up for Terry: Team Cogeco

*Disclaimer: the Terry Fox Run is a grassroots event with no corporate sponsorship. We rely on our community for support to make this possible year after year. One of the ways that we raise more money for cancer research is to encourage companies and families to participate as a team. Teaming Up for Terry helps

5 Ways to Energize Your Team for Terry Fox

With the 40th Terry Fox Run being run as a virtual event, our committee is looking for ways to raise money for cancer research when we cannot gather. For years, teams have been an important part of our event on run day – showing up in matching shirts and keeping the energy high throughout the