How amazing!
In honor of world cancer day, Expo 2020 hosted a Terry Fox Run with more than 1000 charity champions putting their all in helping the fight against cancer!
Every year, more than 30 countries hold fundraisers in memory of Fox, who ran more than 5,000 kilometers across Canada in 143 days in 1980 to raise funds after losing a leg to cancer. The brave Canadian (shown in the picture) died in 1981, but his unbelievable accomplishments continue to inspire others to take action in order to advance critical research into the disease.
The Terry Fox Run has raised more than Dh8 million for cancer research in the UAE alone.
The spacious Expo site provided a stunning setting for the eager participants in the 3km and 5km fun runs.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee and chairperson of the Al Jalila Foundation, who supported the first Terry Fox Run in Dubai in 1994, was the benefactor of the family fun run.
The Canadian Business Council Dubai organized this year’s event to benefit the Al Jalila Foundation.
“Today’s historic Dubai Terry Fox Run demonstrated the commitment of the UAE and its community in contributing to cancer research that could save generations in the future,” said Ara Sahakian, former executive director and volunteer consultant to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Professor Frank Branicky of UAE University described how funds raised at the event are assisting researchers in their vital cancer research.
“We have been working with researchers funded by Canada’s Terry Fox Foundation since 2013 to advance cancer research in the UAE, which is gaining momentum,” he said.
“More than Dh8 million has been raised and funded for various UAE cancer research projects to date. Today, UAE researchers are leading various important investigations to find effective treatments for cancers worldwide.”
A round of applause to everyone who participated in the run! You guys are amazing!
We all should contribute a little to help support the fight against cancer!
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