Patricia Harcourt · Editor
Viking School held its annual Terry Fox Run in conjunction with the community on the official school run day of Thursday, Sept. 25.
This year’s theme for schools was to “Try Like Terry,” which meant mirroring his journey of having a humble spirit mixed with a courageous, persistent and determined nature.
The students gave it their best efforts as they ran and walked in the school grounds along with participating community members.
“It was the majority of the whole school,” that participated, said organizer and teacher Jana Arndt. “I had some high school kids help out with the kindergarten class and they were terrific!”
In all, they helped raise $1,440 in the fight against cancer, funds that will be given to the Terry Fox Foundation.
The school has been participating for over 30 years, along with other schools in the Battle River School Division. Together, the BRSD schools have raised $195,701.11 over that time period.
Terry Fox was just 19 years old when he started his Marathon of Hope campaign with a goal of running across Canada after he lost a leg to cancer.
He made it as far as Ontario before the cancer claimed his young life. He has served as an inspiration for young people since that time. This is the 45th year for the annual Terry Fox Run for the Cure, in which adults and youngsters participate to honour him in Canada and, indeed, around the world.
