TERRY FOX RUN Marathon of Hope

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TERRY FOX RUNMarathon of Hope

• SSB - Team Schulich
• How to participate in the Terry Fox Run!

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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The Purpose of Terry Fox Run

• To raise money and awareness for cancer research
• One mile at a time, one dollar from a person
• All funds raised in the name of Terry Fox to be
  used strictly for cancer research

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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HISTORY

• Terry Fox was diagnosed with cancer when he was
  18 years old
• He started his run to raise money and awareness
  of cancer research on April 12, 1980 in St.
  Johns, Newfoundland.
• Terry ran 42 km (26 miles) every day for 143 days
• Terry was forced to stop his run in Thunder Bay,
  ON because of medical conditions
• Terry Fox died of cancer on June 1981 at age 22.

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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HISTORY (cont)

• 24.17 million was raised by February 1981
• The Terry Fox Run became an independent Trust in
  May 1988
• 6,600 Run sites organized around the world
• Over 2 million volunteers participate every year
• Over 400 million has been raised worldwide in
  Terrys name up to date

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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IMPORTANT TO KNOW

• The Terry Fox Run is an all inclusive and
  family-oriented event that cannot be organized as
  a competition
• There is no entry fee. All participants are
  allowed to make voluntary contributions
• A Certificate of Appreciation and an electronic
  tax receipt is given to participants

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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Details

• Date September 17th, 2006
• Start Time 10am
• Location Tait Mackenzie (York University)
• Distance 10 KM Run/Walk/Bike/Rollerblade
• Official Team Name Schulich

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• 1. Sign Up To become part of the Schulich Team
  or register yourself or a team as part of
  Schulich Team
• Register Now
• Or at the special table located in Marketplace
  every day from 12.30 -14.30 and 17.30-19.00 until
  Friday, September 15

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• 2. Raise Money for Cancer Research
• Collect on-line donations using the Terry Fox Run
  website. Send an email to your friends, family
  members, co-workers and other acquaintances about
  the event. Theres a template available online.
• Download Your Pledge Form to collect donations
  in-person.

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• 2. Raise Money for Cancer Research Approach your
  friends and your community members to make a
  donation
• Submit the pledge sheet with money to the
  Schulich table at the day of the run
• OR
• Send the pledge sheet and a cheque to Terry Fox
  Foundation
• 789 Don Mills Road, Suite 804
• Toronto, ON M3C 1T5

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Do not forget to mention Team Schulich corporate
  number 143 on your pledge sheet!
• OUR GOAL IS 2 DOLLARS FROM EACH SCHULICH STUDENT

Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Join us on Sunday, September 17th, 10am at Tait
Mackenzie Complex, York University Or sign-up
for a different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html
Sunday, September 17th, 10am, at Tait Mackenzie
Complex, York University Or sign-up for a
different run-site in Canada or
Worldwide http//netimpact.schulich.yorku.ca/tfox.
html