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The annual Terry Fox Run goes virtual in the Okanagan

On Sept. 19, Canadians across the country will run for Terry
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Terry Fox ran an average of 42 km a day for 143 days during the Marathon of Hope. (terryfox.org)

The 2021 Terry Fox Run will look a little different this year in the Okanagan.

On Sept. 19, Canadians across the country will be uniting in spirit to carry the time-honoured tradition of running for Terry Fox.

However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual run will take place virtually.

Instead of a large gathering and set course for the run, participants are asked to blaze their own trail with a small group of friends, family or even alone.

Whether it’s along your street, a trail you run every day or even in your backyard, this year’s Terry Fox Run is looking to be more inclusive than any year before it.

To date, over $850 million has been raised for the Terry Fox Foundation, a number that anyone can contribute to by visiting www.terryfox.org/ways-to-give.

For schools, the run will take place on Sept. 29 with students across Canada taking part.

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