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On Sept. 13, the annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research was held in communities across Canada. Stouffville was no exception, with 885 registered participants and 126 volunteers turning out to honour Terrance Stanley Fox's dream of finding a cure for cancer. Free Press This inspiring young man had already lost one leg to this insidious disease when he began his cross-Canada journey to raise funds and awareness. Although his cancer came back with a vengeance and claimed his life before he completed his gruelling run, he generated money, hope and inspiration for all those fighting the disease, and solace for those whose loved ones had lost their lives to cancer. Today, in large part thanks to Terry and those who have continued to pursue his dream, enormous strides have been made in cancer research. And while an overall cure has not yet been found, many cancers are now being successfully treated and lives are being prolonged. .r I r‘ Teams and individuals met on a beautiful sunny afternoon at the Lebovic Leisure Centre before beginning the run. After offering words of encouragement, event organizer Sandy Schell Kennedy stood in the back of a shiny pickup truck and gave rousing words of support to the large crowd as they began to walk, cycle and run the wonderful new trail. Young couples pushed baby carriages and some participants brought along their canine companions, while others chose to be part of one of the many registered teams. Watchirig the opehing ceremonies I noticed a team in bright yellow T-shirts gather together in solidarity, and later PLUMBING SERVICES Joe the Plan/[her 416-568-6928 AUTO SALES MUSIC LESSONS REPAIRS NEW INSTALLATIONS Licensed, insured 20 years exp. By Ruth LeBlanc Ramblin' Ruth A Small Community With A Huge Heart found out they were part of Team Amanda. Ann Willberger heads up the team “Livestrong for Nun," in honour of her sister Amanda Barr who died of cancer, and whose nickname was Nun. This was Team Amanda’s fifth year participating in the Terry Fox Run. Another dedicated group, Team Todd Pools, had an incredible 107 participants and raised in excess of $30,000. J L-..:_._ Ul 'vv’vvv. As a cancer survivor for the past eight years, and having lost my beloved husband Rick over two years ago to this dreadful disease, I am just now recovering from the trauma and devastation it can bring. Each year 1 am required to have a biopsy to make sure the cancer has not returned, and with this constant reminder it is difficult to hear the word cancer and not recoil with fear. 1 know what this disease can do and I know the devastation it causes. I am one of the lucky ones whose cancer was caught before it became life-threatening, and major surgery without radiation or chemotherapy was my miracle. For the first time since my husband’s death, I was not bitter about the disease. Instead, as I watched the crowd smiling and filled with optimism, I was comforted by the fact that yes, one day there may be a cure. Stouffville should be proud of the residents who walk for a cure and offer hope for the future. Au: uu. .uyu.-. One youngster donated his two dollar allowance to help find a cure. I hope it happens in his lifetime and I appreciate and thank Sandy and her team of volunteers and every participant for their contributions to change. ":LL _ L”-.. 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