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Terry Fox was a hero who embodied being Canadian by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 7 | Thursday September 21, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com The people of Oakville once again honoured Canadian hero Terry Fox in a big way Sunday morning (Sept. 17) with hundreds turning out to participate in the 37th annual Oakville Terry Fox Run. The charity event began at Coronation Park at around 10 a.m., with residents cycling, running and walking to raise funds for cancer research. Some pushed strollers, some walked dogs while others carried small children on their shoulders -- all unified by the desire to honour those lost to or living with cancer and to work toward a future where the dreaded illness is just a memory. The run continues the legacy of Fox's Marathon of Hope. The British Columbia resident, who lost part of his leg to cancer at age 18, began a crosscountry trek to raise cancer awareness and funds for cancer research on April 7, 1980. He was ultimately forced to stop his marathon on Sept. 1, 1980, after cancer had spread to his lungs. Fox died on June 28, 1981, but not before challenging all of Canada to carry on his dream. "Terry was a hero to all of us," said Oakville run chair Pam Damoff at the start of the event. "When we think about what makes us proud as Canadians we think about how we 2006. He rode his bike from Toronto to participate in the Oakville run. Oakville resident and cancer survivor Lisa Moody was also in attendance participating in her 26th Terry Fox Run. Advancements in cancer research allowed her to keep her leg, but with a titanium implant. see Terry on p.9 Back to Sewing, , Quilting, Quilting Crafting & Decorating! Teagan Walsh | Riziero Vertolli/Metroland are humble, brave, courageous, we give hope to people around the world and that was Terry Fox. I think that is why Terry, 37 years later, continues to resonate. He wasn't able to finish his Marathon of Hope, but he asked all of us to continue for him and that is why we are all here today. I can't thank you enough for being here." Oakville native David Visschedyk, who lost his leg to the same type of cancer which afflicted Fox, joined Damoff in kicking off the run. Due to advancements in cancer treatment Visschedyk not only survived his cancer, but completed a historic bike ride across Canada in Friday & Saturday, , September 22-23 save on almost everything ything else in the store! Exclusive clusive 2 Day Members' Sale And Sewciety Members, don't 't miss your 50% off our regular prices Not a Member? Join or renew & save more! Details in-store! Butterick 6247 Sale in effect September 6-24/17, on selected in-stock merchandise. Look for the red sale tags. MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 Follow us on Facebook & Twitter! www.fabricland.ca Don't Leave Home Without Him At Delmanor, there's no need to leave your best friend behind - your new home can be his as well! Whether you'd like to explore Delmanor for a guest stay or as the perfect new home for you both, we'd be pleased to have you as our guest for a tour and lunch - call today! Discover Retirement Living in Ontario! Open House Sept 24th 1-4pm *FREE* INSTALLATION SALE! Safety Cover* free INStaLLatIoN* 12' x 24' Rect $899 Hot tubS free INStaLLatIoN* From 14' x 28' Rect $999 16' x 32' Rect $1,099 18' x 36' Rect $1,399 20' x 40' Rect $1,599 *INStaLLeD repLaCemeNt pooL LINerS* free INStaLLatIoN* 12' x 24' $5499* (905) 469-3232 1459 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville *INStaLLeD $1999 14' x 28' $2,399 16' x 32' $2,699 18' x 36' $2,999 20' x 40' $3,499 *INStaLLeD 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1, OAKVILLE, ON L6H 3K4 905-815-5252 www.leisureindustries.ca Visit delmanor.com for all our GTA locations. *Limited Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. Restriction apply. Check - in store for details. Not applicable on prior sales. Products may not be exactly as pictured.