Shawville - Terry Fox Run

04/21/2026

One of Terry's favourite artists was Dolly Parton and shortly after his , he received a signed photo reading "To Terry, my courageous friend! God bless you. Love, Dolly Parton" ❤️

Terry started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can . Register and fundraise for the today: terryfox.org

04/21/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Week 💗
A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing volunteers who make the Shawville Terry Fox Run possible. From set-up to cheering on participants and wrapping up at the end of the day, your time, energy, and dedication mean everything. Because of you, this event continues to bring our community together for such an important cause.
We truly couldn’t do it without you!

Un immense merci à tous les bénévoles extraordinaires qui ont rendu possible la course Terry Fox de Shawville. De l’installation, en passant par les encouragements aux participants et le démontage en fin de journée, votre temps, votre énergie et votre dévouement font toute la différence. Grâce à vous, cet événement continue de rassembler notre communauté pour une cause si importante. Nous ne pourrions vraiment pas y arriver sans vous !

04/12/2026

Today marks the anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope. On April 12, 1980, Terry dipped his prosthetic leg into the ocean in St. John’s, NL.
A powerful reminder of courage, resilience, and the impact one person can make

- April 12, 1980 - St. John's, NL

"Today is the day it all begins..."

Terry travelled to Outer Cove Beach, collecting two bottles of Atlantic seawater. He planned to keep one as a souvenir and pour the second one in the Pacific Ocean when he arrived home, but the blustery ocean carried one bottle out to sea.

Join us for the annual on September 20 and help finish Terry's marathon against cancer. Register and kickstart your fundraising today: terryfox.org

04/09/2026

The Terry Fox Foundation drops its 2026 limited edition merchandise TODAY 🇨🇦🔥

Orders will begin shipping April 12 — the day Terry Fox started his legendary Marathon of Hope.

This year’s design hits different:
Inspired by a classic concert tour shirt
Featuring a powerful image of Terry reflected in the van mirror
The back lists every community he ran through — the ultimate Canadian tour 👟

Grab yours online:
Long sleeve shirts
Hoodies
Water bottles
🐶 NEW this year: pet bandanas so your dog can run or walk in style beside you

Be part of the legacy. Let’s keep Terry’s run going.
Shop here: shop.terryfox.org

La Fondation Terry Fox lance AUJOURD’HUI sa marchandise en édition limitée 2026 🇨🇦🔥

Les commandes commenceront à être expédiées le 12 avril — la date à laquelle Terry Fox a entamé son légendaire Marathon de l’espoir.

Le design de cette année est unique :
Inspiré d’un chandail de tournée de concert classique
Avec une image puissante de Terry reflété dans le miroir de la camionnette
Au dos, toutes les communautés qu’il a traversées — la tournée ultime à travers le Canada

Procurez-vous les vôtres en ligne :
Chandails à manches longues
à capuchon
NOUVEAUTÉ cette année : des bandanas pour animaux afin que votre chien puisse courir ou marcher avec style à vos côtés

02/04/2026

Today, on World Cancer Day, the Terry Fox Foundation hosted a webinar to provide an update on their projects and research.
One statistic that really jumped out: 250,000 Canadians will hear the words “you have cancer” this year. That’s why the work being done matters so deeply.

Through the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, the Foundation is uniting cancer centres across Canada—at the request of hospitals and research institutions—to close the gap between clinical research and patient care. By sharing results, data, and best practices, this network is improving access to targeted treatments and ensuring better outcomes for Canadians, including those in underrepresented and rural communities like the Pontiac.

This is what Terry’s vision looks like in action!

A heartfelt thank you to our walkers, runners, cyclists, volunteers, and donors who have supported the Shawville Run for so many years. Know that your efforts fuel progress and hope right here, in our community.

02/04/2026

Today is World Cancer Day 💙

For more than 40 years, Canadians have stood behind Terry Fox’s vision, raising over $1 billion for cancer research — and that ongoing commitment is making a real difference.

✨ Today only, donations to the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network are being TRIPLED, up to $100,000.

If you’re able to give, today is the day to make your impact go 3X further. The link to the Shawville Terry Fox Run is still open and active
👉 https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Together, we keep Terry’s dream alive. 🏃‍♂️💙

12/05/2025

🌟 Happy International Volunteer Day! 🌟
To all of our incredible Shawville Terry Fox Run volunteers — thank you! Your energy, kindness, and dedication made this year’s event possible. Because of you, we were able to bring our community together in the spirit of hope, courage, and determination.
We are so grateful for every hour you gave, every task you took on, and every smile you shared. 💙
Thank you for helping keep Terry’s legacy alive.

10/29/2025

In addition to our dedicated volunteers, we’re so grateful for our amazing Friends of Terry who help keep the Shawville Terry Fox Run alive. Thank you for standing with us in the spirit of hope, courage, and giving.

09/25/2025

Huge THANK YOU to all our amazing Terry Fox Run volunteers! 🙌❤️
Their time, energy, and dedication made it a smooth and memorable event. We couldn’t have done it without them

📸Brigitte

09/15/2025

Cathy Scullion, sharing her first incredible gift of music with us.