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Walkers, joggers, and runners alike are encouraged to join in on the Terry Fox Run in Swift Current on September 14.
Kim Targerson and her daughter, Winnie Targerson, attended Swift Current city council on Tuesday evening to declare the Sunday as "Terry Fox Day".
The Run will begin at 2 p.m., starting in Riverdene Park next to the Sheldon Kennedy Rink. People will have the option to either run one kilometre or five. Running isn't mandatory, with some even choosing to ride their bikes during the event. Registration will be open at 1 p.m., with pre-registration open online at terryfox.org.
Kim noted that this year will be the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.
"We are not only honouring Terry's legacy, but actively contributing to life-saving cancer research through the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network," said Kim. "When you give to a Terry Fox Run, your money goes into cancer research that has allowed for such vast improvements to survival rates."
She highlighted how when Terry Fox ran, there was only a three per cent survival rate for childhood leukemia. Now, after four and a half decades of Terry Fox Runs, research has led to developments that bring the survival rate up to 90 per cent.
"With every step, every donation, and every volunteer effort, we show that our city is committed to being a part of the solution," said Kim.
Winnie, who had just attended her first day of second grade, spoke to the Swift Current city council about why she enjoys the Terry Fox Run.
"I like raising money for cancer because it makes me feel good inside," said Winnie. "My Papa and my Uncle both had cancer. There are kids my age in Swift Current right now who are fighting cancer. I want to do what I can to help them. Please, come to the Run on September 14. Thank you."
Afterwards, Swift Current city councillors and staff took the time to pause proceedings in order to fill out the pledge sheet and make a contribution.
While the room took their turns donating, Winnie informed city council about what she learned in her first day of second grade, particularly with a form of mathematics called 'Skittle Math'.
"You do math with Skittles, and if you do good, you get to eat them," explained Winnie.
Council agreed that it sounded like a great way to learn maths.