Hi Gary,

I think it's a great idea to see a group run across Canada to honor Terry
Fox and continue to raise funds for such a great cause. Thanks for sharing
this info.

In 1980, my dad and I had the good fortune of witnessing the start of Terry's
journey in St.John's. With just 5 months prior to the start of the my cross
country running in high school, my dad constantly reminded me of how much
easier it would be to run cross country while keeping Terry's run in mind.

Twenty eight years later, Terry fox is still an inspiration to me.

I wish all runners on this list the best in the New Year. Try to keep Terry
in mind when you dread having to run on a cold and windy, winter's day.

Cheers,

Tony Martin

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There must be someone from this group that is interested in this !

Gary



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Subject: Do You Have What it Takes to Go the Distance?


December 2008
The Terry Fox Foundation
Looking for Candidates willing to
Go the Distance
Dear Terry Foxer: More Information
About the Foundation
Proposed Plan
Do You Have What it Takes?
Deadline: January 8th, 2009
In the three decades since the Marathon of Hope, many
different writers have tried to explain, to an increasingly jaded
world, how a young man would be willing to sacrifice himself for
the sake of others. Terry's compassion, his integrity, his
benevolence, his focus, made him a truly unique individual.
And so it is understandable that the focus would be on Terry as
a person, his desire to alleviate the suffering of so many, and
the remarkable legacy that continues to this very day.

Yet often overlooked is his almost superhuman capacity to run,
on one good leg, a marathon a day for 143 days. Terry's
remarkable humanitarian effort was matched by an athletic
accomplishment that has never been repeated.

A Symbolic Journey
With this in mind The Terry Fox Foundation is presently considering a
proposal that would illustrate in detail
what Terry accomplished in 1980.

The event will reacquaint new and existing generations with Terry's example
of athleticism, determination and
self-sacrifice. It is only an idea at the moment and has a number of
"subject to" clauses.
Proposed Plan
Theplan at this time is to have two teams of twelve
runners start in St. Johns and Victoria on April 12th. Each
participant will attempt to run 3,339 miles in 143 days,
matching Terry's daily mileage, meeting in Thunder Bay
on Labour Day weekend.

There will be a one hour casting special to air in April in
CBC primetime where the participants will be introduced,
the stakes will be set for the run and Terry's enduring and
building legacy will be highlighted. This will be followed by a
feature that would appear weekly on the National or CBC
News Sunday that would provide an update on the runners
and their fundraising efforts. There would also be a one
hour (or more) special on Labour Day.

A website will be created that would present the diaries of
the runners, offer up to date features and allow a click
through to our website for online donations.
Do You Have What It Takes to Go the Distance?
Theparticipants will be chosen based on the following:

1. You have been inspired by Terry's story and have a history of supporting
Terry's vision and principles
2. You are willing and able to undertake fundraising for the Foundation
3. You believe in your ability to physically complete the challenge - and
can prove it!
4. You are willing and able to put aside work/other commitments for 4.5 or
more months
Now Is Your Time to Convince Us!
If you would like to participate as a runner in this historic event, please
reply to marathonofhope2009@..., sending us your contact
information and telling us why you are the ideal candidate for the show.
We want to get a sense of who you are and what motivates you to apply
for this kind of challenge. Don't forget to mention how cancer research
would benefit from your effort.
In addition, we ask that you please create a 3-5 minute video so we can see
you in action. Your video should
include: Your name, age, hometown and why you want to be a participant in
the Marathon of Hope 2009.
Please upload your video to YouTube.
Please notify us immediately by sending the URL when you've uploaded your
video. We look forward
to hearing from you!
Deadline for applications: January 8, 2009
Need extra help uploading your video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFyIT7rVZ0Q


We would be interested in hearing if you would be interested in
participating in, or supporting, this initiative.



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