Proclamation - Terry Fox Day (September 17th, 2023)

Whereas the Terry Fox Run is inspired by a dream as big as our country, which began in 1980 with Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The run is now entirely volunteer driven, and grounded in traditions with events held annually around the world to foster research in the fight against cancer; and

Whereas it has become a tradition in Canada to gather friends and family to participate in a volunteer fundraiser to raise public awareness and financial support for cancer research; and

Whereas we recognize the importance of cancer research as part of the aims and objectives of the Terry Fox Run on behalf of the people of Canada, of the Province of Ontario, and of the Town of Arnprior; and

Whereas Terry once said “Anything is possible if you try.” He was an innovator, attempting to run across Canada on one leg on a humanitarian mission we had never seen before; and

Whereas our local residents have taken the initiative to organize a Terry Fox Run for the past 41 years, since 1982; and

Whereas a Flag Raising Ceremony for Terry Fox Day will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, prior to the event to raise further awareness for the Terry Fox Run being held at Robert Simpson Park on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2023 as “Terry Fox Day” in the Town of Arnprior and call upon all residents to participate in the Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research.

Lisa McGee, Mayor
Town of Arnprior