Lincoln M.

Alexander SS
To: Parent/Guardian/Caregivers
From: Administration
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Re: Terry Fox Excursion Day

Dear Parent, Guardians, Caregivers,

On September 22th, 2023 – Lincoln M. Alexander will be participating in our annual Terry Fox Excursion.
Please see the attached for further information as you may see many of our Lincoln students in our
community.
Purpose
The purpose of participating in the Terry Fox Day is to inform Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for
cancer. Terry’s Marathon of Hope allows this journey to continue and with over 60 countries participating, over
850million dollars have been raised since the Marathon of Hope began. We continue to strive to find a cure for
cancer which has impacted many millions of individuals and their families.

Why
At the age of 18 years old, Terry Fox was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma also
known as bone cancer. The experience of living with cancer ignited a fire in Terry
to raise awareness and help bring an end to the suffering cancer causes.

On April 12, 1980 – in St. Johns Newfoundland – Terry started what is now an
international event attempted to run with an artificial leg 7,500km across Canada
to raise awareness in the battle for Cancer. Terry wanted to change the world!

What Was The Marathon of Hope

Terry set out on an ambitious plan. In order to raise money for cancer research,
Terry set out to run 42km each day starting in St. Johns Newfoundland. His plan
was to run every day - allowing him to cover all of Canada from coast to coast. His
journey was to be completed in Victoria, British Columbia in less than 200 days.
from when he first started in April 12, 1980.

What Happened:
Nothing was supposed to stop Terry. Terry was a fierce competitor and wanted to finish his journey that he started
on April 12, 1980. But on September 1st, 1980, Terry could not continue running any longer. After 5,373km later, a
journey that started in St. Johns Newfoundland, Terry was transported to hospital. Unfortunately, his run abruptly
came to an end. It was revealed that the cancer he thought he was overcoming, had spread to his lungs. After a
courageous 9 months, Terry passed away on June 28th, 1981.

What Do We Do Today?

“Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue.

It’s got to keep going” – Terry Fox.

Every year in September, over 60 countries participating, 9,500 events, 4,000,000+ supporters and 850millions in
donations raised since its inception, we continue to honor Terry’s legacy in participating and raising awareness to
help fight the battle against cancer.
Details:
September 22, 2023
Time: 1:40pm to 2:30pm
Start: Front of Lincoln M. Alexander
End: Front of Lincoln M. Alexader

Teacher and Caregivers:

If you wish and are able, please donate to the Terry Fox Foundation using the Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary
School in support of the Terry Fox Foundation.

Please use the link to donate if you are able: Terry Fox School Run

Students Not Participating in the Terry Fox Excursion:

Caregivers, if you wishing that their child do not participate in this excursion, please connect with their Day 2, Period
4 teacher indicating that you child will not participate in the excursion.

A map of our route is attached below.

TERRY FOX EXCURSION ROUTE:

START: Exit the school from the front doors.

1. Follow the side walk to the walking path located North of the School.
2. Enter the walking path
3. Proceed North on the walking Path
4. Turn Right onto Discuss Crescent and proceed towards Monica Dr.
5. Turn Right onto Monica Drive. Proceed East towards Darcel Avenue
6. Turn Right onto Darcel Avenue and head south towards Morning Star Drive.
7. Turn onto Morning Star Drive and proceed back to Lincoln M. Alexander