The Terry Fox Run

Today, on September 25th, 2010 was our Terry Fox run.  We began by all huddling in to the gym to hear a speech from Mr Stewart, and Ms Sutton about Terry Fox and cancer research. 

Then we were all herded out the doors for the near ceremonial Terry Fox run.  Hundreds of students gathered on the track, ready to run for cancer.

It was a tough run, but we all were able to find the energy to push to the finish line.

I also caught up with a Teacher to discuss the meaning of the Terry Fox run.

Q1: Hi.  I am on an assignment for Digital Media, may I interview you about the Terry Fox run?

A: Yeah.

Q2: Okay, thanks.  What is your name, and are you running in the Terry Fox run this year?

A: Mike Cameron, and no, I will not be running because I forgot my shorts.

Q3: Do you know who Terry Fox and why we run for him?

A: Yes I do, he is an inspirational person who was raising money for cancer by running across the country.  We just carry on his tradition.

Q4: Do you happen to know what kind of cancer Terry Fox had?

A: No, I do not know

Q5: It was Osteosarcoma.  Why did Terry Fox run across Canada even though he is disabled?

A: To raise money for cancer research.

Q6: Do you have any idea how much money he raised on his original run? And in the years since?

A: No I don’t, they said it on the news not too long ago, a couple million, I can’t remember.

Q7: Do you know anyone who has been affected by Cancer?

A: Yeah, lots of people.  That’s why I donate for cancer research.

Q8: What meaning does the Terry Fox run have to you?

A: Hope.

Q9: Do you do anything to help people with Cancer?  Volunteering or donations?

A: Donations, and when family members are dying I help them out.

Thank you very much for your time and patience, that is all the time we have for our interview today.