Stouffville event honoured for raising $2.3 million for cancer research since 1982
Save the date, Stouffville. The Terry Fox Run is returning to Stouffville Memorial Park on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
It’s the 45th anniversary of the run nationally.
Stouffville run organizers were honoured at an event in Toronto recently for having raised $2.3 million since 1982. The 2024 event drew approximately 1,000 participants and volunteers who raised more than $91,000 for cancer research.
This year’s goal is $85,000.
Festivities begin at 12 noon featuring entertainment, displays, refreshments and children’s activities.
The opening ceremonies begin at 12:50 p.m.
“There’s something incredible about Terry Fox Run Day. Every year, it reminds me what community, hope, and purpose look like in action. It’s my favourite day—not just because of the energy or the people—but because it brings us all together for something much bigger than ourselves,” said run co-chair Adele Palmer. “What blows me away is how this grassroots, local tradition is part of something so much bigger. The Terry Fox Research Institute is doing groundbreaking work, and knowing that our small-town efforts help is powerful. Every dollar, every volunteer—it all adds up. It’s The Marathon of Hope in action.”
This year’s run will follow a 5K course through southern Stouffville that begins and ends in the park – and will travel along the section of Park Drive that was renamed Terry Fox Way in 2023. With safety in mind, a new route has been developed in cooperation with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to keep participants on scenic trails, municipal sidewalks and off streets as much as possible. A 2K route is also provided.
You can run, walk, cycle, ride a wheelchair, push a stroller or rollerblade.
Entertainment will be provided at water stations along the route by local musicians.
You can learn more about the run and Terry Fox while enjoying a night out during the inaugural Stouffville Terry Fox Trivia Night on July 17 from 7-9 p.m. at Muddy York Brewing Co, 50 Innovator Ave, Stouffville.
Look for run volunteers at run sponsor The Stouffville Market on Sept. 6 and 13.
The Stouffville Spirit Jr. A Hockey Team will be donating proceeds from 50/50 draws held during home games in September to the run again this year. Go to https://stouffvillespirit.ojhl.ca/ for updates.
Short-sleeve run T-shirts ($30) will be available at local events preceding the run.
You can obtain official run merchandise, including hoodies, caps and water bottles, from https://shop.terryfox.org/
Organizers are again sending a special invitation to those Cancer survivors.
“The red shirts are a powerful symbol of hope, as they are worn not only by those who have conquered cancer, but also those currently in treatment, because every day is another day we are fighting this fight together,” said co-chair Stacey FitzPatrick. “Whatever colour your shirt is on run day, we look forward to having you walk, run, ride, scoot or stroll with us as we support one another in Terry’s honour.”
Survivors are given special red T-shirts and lawn signs recognizing their survivor status.
Stouffville businesses, service clubs, churches, families and sports organizations are encouraged to form a team, like the 50 teams who took part in the 2024 run. Fifteen teams are already registered for September.
Teams receive special recognition during the event. They can pre-order Terry Fox T-shirts with their team name printed on them.
To enter a team or register a survivor email tfox.stouffville@gmail.com or call 416-768-6971.
Individuals should register in advance of run day. Sign up now at: terryfox.org/
For more information and updates on the Stouffville Terry Fox Run, please visit us on Facebook or Instagram or go to our website, terryfox-stouffville.ca
Volunteers are always welcome, and we have a variety of roles available. Please apply to volunteer here https://forms.gle/FZxPWb3SuJJhR5eb6
Photo Credit: Dennis Hristovski – Red-shirted cancer survivors are saluted at the 2024 Terry Fox Run in Stouffville.
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