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THE HERALD Algal Betty Fox remembers Terrys heroic effort Li an emotion filled speech Betty Pox recounted how she and her husband Roily are driving the ex act route the couples son Terry walked to mark the anniver of his Marathon of Hope a reception held by the Georgetown and Acton Cancer Societies for the Foxes at the Hal ton Hills Civic Centre Friday The trip isn a celebration their son s attempt to walk across Canada to raise money for cancer research stressed Mrs Fox In stead it s the couple s way of thanking the people who helped Terry during his quest Betty Fox If Terry didn t have the support of the people I don think he could have made it as far as he did Mrs Fox told an audience that in eluded representatives from the local cancer societies Mayor Russ Miller Regional Chairman Peter and several Halton Hills councillors Like their son years ago the Foxes started their journey in St John Newfoundland on July 14 and will end it Sept 1 in Thunder Bay the day and place Terry was forced to stop his run because the can that had taken his right leg in had spread to his lungs Mrs Fox described the tour as being filled with emotion with up and down days This happens to be a down day she added apologetically The couple said they spent a lot of time in Newfoundland meeting with the people that took Terry during his run They showed us what bed he slept when he stayed at their homes Ironically they could remember what meal Terry had The highways Terry travelled have been the hard part said Mrs Fox Terry used mainly secondary highways where there are no paved shoulders many curves and uneven surfaces We re trying to sort out how he could have run the equivalent of a marathon a day and also attended all of the receptions Mrs Fox told the audience He did it said Mrs Fox because he was so focused in his cause to raise money for cancer research the reception Mayor Miller spoke in recognition of the run as well as commending the local cancer societies fundraising efforts is the only we wUl be able to rid ourselves of this dreaded disease said Mayor Miller Regional Chairman Pomeroy also spoke the reception saying that meeting Terry as Mayor of Hills 10 year ago has been the most significant ex penence of my life and that in eludes the Canadian and other na political leaders he has met Claudette Smith who worked with the Georgetown Cancer Socie ty when Terry visited Halton Hills described Terry as being totally committed to the run But at the same time he was someone very real she said When you looked into his eyes and shook his hand you felt like you were touching a hero but also so meone who was very fragile Mrs Smith told the audience In closing her speech Mrs Fox recounted how Terry said if he could finish the race he would but if f I it and it right Georgetown Onlario L7G4J6 ESTHETICS TANNING TONING We Specialize In Full Body Care Facials M an cures Pedicures Waning Electrolysis Back Treatment Ear Piercing Sun Tanning Passive Exercise Mach 8736013 The Indoor Moll SHOPPING SPREE VALUE STORE CALL GOLIGERS NOW TO BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FLIGHTS VANCOUVER A During J Cod for Detail 235 GUELPH STREET Travel Georgetown SINCE 8770103 he couldn he didnt want one per son to finish it for him Instead he wanted all Canadians to contribute to the cause The Georgetown Terry Fox Run will be held at the Fairgrounds Sept while the Acton run will be held at the Acton High School the same day Holly and Betty Fox second and third from the right visited Georgetown Friday as part of the pie tour of the exact route their son Terry ran 10 years ago to raise money for cancer research The couple is driving the route In recognition of Terry heroic effort and lo thank those people who helped Terry during his Marathon of Hope run The Foxes were on hand to help local politicians and cancer society officials raise the Marathon of Hope flag They are from left to right Cynthia Green Regional Chairman Peter Pomeroy Jon Hurst and Halton Hills Mayor Russ Miller Herald photo Get em while theyre hot Introducing Hot Wings new from Kentucky Fried Chicken Hot Wings are tender chicken wing pieces with a spicy crispy coating that makes them taste like no wings youve ever had before So give em a try and get your hands on one of the hottest snacks around GEORGETOWN ACTON 1 1 6A Guelph Street 1 4 Main Street N 8775241 8532510