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START A COMMUNITY TERRY FOX RUN OUTSIDE OF CANADA
The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive, family oriented event in which participants walk, run, or wheel a 1 to 10 km route to raise money for cancer research. There are over 10,000 Terry Fox Runs in over 30 countries; last year, over 3,000,000 people participated in the event. To date, Terry Fox and the Terry Fox Runs have raised over CAD $950,000,000.
Want to become a volunteer?
Our amazing volunteers organize, manage, and promote our Terry Fox Runs all around the world.
As a Terry Fox Run organizer, you will be our ambassador – you inspire, motivate, convince, and compel.
We can never thank you enough.
ORGANIZING A TERRY FOX RUN HAS 3 MAJOR STEPS:
1. Find your location
Find a site/route and obtain permission to use it. We suggest an existing park or bike/running path.
2. Build Your Team
Assemble a team of volunteers:
Pre-Run Volunteers (Committee): Find dedicated volunteers to help organize your event, such as a Registration Coordinator, Site Marshall, and a Volunteer Coordinator.
Run-Day Volunteers: To hand out water, give directions, register participants, and other tasks that may come up on the day of your event.
3. Promote Your Event
Promote, promote, promote! Invite everyone you know, contact local media, use social media, put up posters, invite schools and community groups, as well as local businesses. Approach the Canadian community, such as expat groups, Canadian associations, and Canadian consulates/embassies – they are often very supportive!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do the funds go?
Funds raised internationally most often stay in the country where the money was raised, and are used to support cancer research locally.
What support is provided?
The Terry Fox Foundation provides comprehensive support, including event planning resources, liability insurance, promotional materials, and ongoing guidance to help organize a successful event.
Who can participate?
Anyone can participate. There is no restriction on age, gender, etc. This is a family friendly, non-competitive fundraising event.
When can International Terry Fox Runs be held?
They can be held at any time of year. While our traditional Canadian Terry Fox Runs are held in mid-September, we know that is not always the best time of year internationally to host an event, so we welcome you to host it at the best time for your local community.
CONTACT US
Please contact our International Run Director for more information or to register your event.
Peter Sheremeta
International Run Director
international@terryfox.org
1-450-923-9747 ext. 303