Dear supporters of my 2023 Terry Fox Run campaign,
Happy Terry Fox Run Day! I am so pleased to announce that, thanks to your generous gifts, I was able to once again exceed my fundraising goal for cancer research! As you will recall, I had set a target of $1,200. The final tally heading into today’s Run totaled… $1,405!
This incredible amount marks my highest result thus far, and is a testament to the faith you all have in the work being done by the Terry Fox Research Institute and in me. The fact that I have set these ambitious fundraising goals every year for six years and never failed to meet them is entirely due to you, the donors.
The fact that I ask and you give is not lost on me. I received a phone call from the Terry Fox Foundation on Friday to thank me for my efforts, and I gave credit where credit is due, because I could not do this without you all.
I simply get the ball rolling every year, and then facilitate your generosity. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
I’m excited to report that our Terry Fox Run in Kingsville, ON was a huge success this morning! The conditions were ideal for everyone’s 2- and 5-K runs and walks, and the turnout was so encouraging.
As a Run Site, Kingsville raised a whopping $13,233!
For a small town, we are really punching above our weight, thanks in huge part to our fearless leader, Marilyn Farnworth.
She raised $4,158 of that total on her own, and has participated in every Terry Fox Run since the beginning! In addition, she is a brave cancer survivor and a tireless champion for this cause.
Marilyn, thank you for leading by example! You are appreciated so much!
As you can see on my participation certificate, I now have six of the ten seals filled in! My long-term goal is to raise $10,000 by Year 10, and I am well on my way, thanks to you.
I hope I can count on your support in the future, whether you choose to give to one, two, or all of my remaining campaigns for cancer research. Every dollar makes a difference! This movement was born from Terry’s dream of raising one dollar for every Canadian, and it has far surpassed that.
We carry on in his stead. Thank you again!
With gratitude,
Emily Bezaire