events > 2008 October > Acton Terry Fox Run

2008 October > Acton Terry Fox Run

The annual Terry Fox Run Marathon of Hope continues to raise money and awareness for Terry's dream of helping to conquer cancer. The event is staged at Acton High School and this year had the benefit of the new rubber track surface. Councillor Jon Hurst gave an inspiring speech to the eager crowd who gathered early on Sunday morning while Helen Jocques, member of the Acton Citizen of the Year's Lakeside Chapter of the IODE, cut the ribbon to get the race started.

Everybody was ready for Helen Jocque member of the Acton Citizen of the Year's Lakeside Chapter of the IODE to cut the ribbon

Karen Parker joins David & Marie Burland on the Marathon of Hope

Robbie & Josh are tired out by the Run while Mom Lindsay Coles and friend Lisa Burt continue their laps

Traci McFarlane and Dad Ned who has supported the run since the beginning of the Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope

Mitchel, Mark & Owen with parents Michael & Claudette Jeffery brought out the bikes on their 3rd Terry Fox Run

Ryan, Emma & Noah on their scooters

2nd year volunteer Tim Biffis is joined by Run supporter Councillor Bryan Lewis

Adam & Emma Hollings with puppy Maggie May at the start of the run

Back for the 10th year are Albert, Nicholas, Krista & Mary Colosimo. Mary was a student at Acton High School

Nolan, Duff & Jacob McGillivray back for their 10th year.