A Defining National Moment
ONE ROOM. ONE SHARED PURPOSE.
Event details
Forty-six years after Terry Fox began the Marathon of Hope, Canada is writing the next chapter of his dream.
On October 25, join leading researchers, clinicians, patients, and philanthropic leaders for an immersive journey across Canada, celebrating breakthrough science, powerful stories, and the national collaboration shaping the future of cancer research.
Because when Canada comes together, the future changes.
DATE
Sunday, October 25, 2026
TIME
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
VENUE
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
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RSVP
Please respond by September 8, 2026 using the form below.
Invitation Only, Business Casual
For questions, please reach out to naseem.shaikh@terryfox.org.
Experience the future of cancer research
Through the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, researchers, clinicians, patients, and institutions from coast to coast are building something our country has never had before: a truly connected national ecosystem for precision cancer medicine.
On October 25, join us for an immersive journey across Canada and experience what becomes possible when a nation comes together around one shared purpose.
Through breakthrough science, powerful patient stories, bold collaborations, and regional cuisine inspired by Canada’s diverse communities, each chapter of the afternoon will bring to life the people and progress transforming the future of cancer research.
Hosted by the Terry Fox Research Institute & the Terry Fox Foundation
YOUR HOSTS

Michael Mazza
Chief Executive Officer, Terry Fox Foundation

Dr. Jim Woodgett
President & Scientific Director, Terry Fox Research Institute