What is "Take the Terry Fox Challenge"? 

In 1980, Terry Fox faced considerable challenges while running the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days during his 3,339 mile Marathon of Hope.  It was all about effort for Terry.  He challenged himself every day with one goal in mind: raise the most money he could to end cancer.  Now it's your turn. 

The Terry Fox Foundation is asking educators across the country to step forward and unite in the spirit of “challenge” by issuing school challenges!

Click here to download our brochure, filled with fun photos of challenges.

(Note: A Terry Fox Challenge is not mandatory - as usual, a Terry Fox Run can be held without issuing a challenge)
 

What is involved?

1] Your school first must be registered with the Foundation’s National School Run.

2] Launch a fun challenge to the students (make sure you have the approval of the principal/administration!):

For example: “If we raise $500 more than last year,I will sing a rap song in the cafeteria. If we raise $1000 more, the principal, phys ed teacher and I will sing a rap song”.

3] Share your challenge with us. You can even write a description on our website.

4] Have fun – you will be

• taking part in a national project that will be a fitting tribute to Terry’s efforts many years ago

• bringing staff and students together in a fun atmosphere

• raising more funds for cancer research

Students can get in on the fun as well by launching challenges, either as individuals or groups.  A student can launch a challenge to his/her friends or family; perhaps one class will challenge another – the winner will be cancer research!

For more information call your Terry Fox Foundation provincial office at 1 888 836 9786.