Lennoxville Terry Fox Run to raise funds and awareness for cancer research this weekend
By William Crooks
Local Journalism Initiative
The annual Lennoxville Terry Fox Run, hosted by Bishop’s College School (BCS), will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, continuing its long-standing tradition of supporting cancer research. The event will be held at 80 chemin Moulton Hill, with registration starting from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the BCS gymnasium. Participants can choose between a 1.5 km family and youth run beginning at 10 a.m. or 4 km and 8 km courses starting at 10:10 a.m. The event is free, but donations are encouraged, and the school aims to raise approximately $5,000 through online and in-person contributions.
The event, which has become a community staple, is expected to attract runners of all ages. Snacks and water will be provided for participants, and commemorative t-shirts and stickers will be available for sale. BCS has been hosting the Terry Fox Run for over 20 years, contributing to the global initiative started by Terry Fox himself in 1980.
Jeff Bray, BCS Athletics Director, emphasized in a recent interview the importance of keeping this event as a community run rather than transitioning to a school-only event. “Even if we only get a hundred people from our community, that’s still a goal of ours—to try and keep it a community run,” Bray stated. Safety remains a top priority, with the 1.5 km family course being held entirely on campus to avoid crossing roads.
