The 41st annual Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2021.
● The event will once again be virtual this year, uniting neighbourhoods across Canada as
they participate in the virtual ‘Terry Fox Run. One Day. Your Way.’
● Canadians will come together across the country to support or participate in this annual
event to raise funds for cancer research.
● The impact of COVID-19 on cancer care throughout the country has been substantial;
the need for cancer research has never been greater to ensure we can combat the
negative effects of disrupted screenings and surgeries.
● All proceeds will fund innovative cancer research, including a bold new project called the
Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network — a powerful collaboration of Canada’s best
cancer researchers.
● NEW THIS YEAR: Fundraisers and donors will have access to new tools and
technology to better support virtual fundraising efforts, including
○ Newly designed website loaded with downloadable content, engaging videos,
and fun activities available at terryfox.org
○ Terry Fox Run mobile fundraising app available to download that allows
supporters to easily raise more money by automating outreach across mobile
and social channels
○ Personalized QR codes for fundraisers across the country to simplify sharing
with potential donors
○ Text to donate functionality to support all fundraising efforts with options to give
by texting ‘Terry’ to 45678
○ Tap to donate stations in various provinces that allow users to give directly to
The Terry Fox Foundation in support of cancer research
● The Terry Fox School Run will also take place in schools and communities across
Canada on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
● Now in its 41st year, the Terry Fox Run has evolved into the largest fundraising event in
support of cancer research in the world, with events taking place in 33 countries and five
continents annually.
● Visit terryfox.org/run to learn more, sponsor a participant, or register to fundraise.
