Hi Jim and everyone out there, Got the news today also and was quite
disappointed as I was (I'm sure you Jim have an idea how much) looking forward
to taking on this challenge.I enjoyed reading and agree wholeheartedly with
everything you had to say(Jim). Thanks so much to everyone for your words of
encouragement and support and for having helped out out our chances by having
viewed our videos. Happy trails everyone, Jim N.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Orr
To: ous-l@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: OUS-l: Re: Fw: Do You Have What it Takes to Go the Distance?


Hi Folks - Just wanted to let you know that the proposed Marathon of Hope
2009 will not be taking place. As an applicant, I was informed of this
decision by the Terry Fox Foundation today. Perhaps Jim Newin and I should
try to run from St. John's to Thunder Bay ourselves anyway. I had been
preparing for the challenge of running 23 miles per day for 143 days by
increasing my weekly training mileage. I had also been planning what I
could do to raise funds and different ways of getting people from running
groups and clinics and corporations involved in organizing fund-raising
activities, such as runs, walks, bake sales, book sales, etc...

I really hope an event such as the proposed Marathon of Hope 2009 does
happen one day as I believe it has enormous potential to generate a lot of
money for cancer research. I am old enough to remember Terry's 1980 run,
and I think those of our generation are ready to be moved by his story
again. As well, those of a generation born after us need to be aware of
Terry's shining example of how life should be lived. His Marathon of Hope
stands as one of the greatest athletic and personal achievements of all
time. I don't know whether I could have run as far as he did in as many
days, but I would have been very proud to have paid tribute to him in the
attempt.

Many thanks for your support!

Jim

On 1/11/09, gjohnson9@... <gjohnson9@...> wrote:
>
> > Hey Everyone I have just viewed the "Two Jims" videos and they are
> spot on.
> As they have both mentioned that the number of "hits" is also one of the
> criteria that the selection committee would
> consider. So given how many of you out there that read these
> emails and how many of you how have run with these 2 guys...
>
> So please view these videos!
>
> You know the old saying "vote as often as you like, but please vote!"
>
> Gary J.
> >
> > Way to go Jim (Orr) for entering an application to the Terry Fox Marathon
> of Hope 2009 program. I too have made an
> > entry and like you would dearly like to be one of the 12 selected to
> honour Terry and fundraise for the Terry Fox
> > Foundation. I wasn't going to mention it to anyone but if you're right
> about the number of hits and ratings increasing
> > our chances then I would like to invite anyone to please visit my site
> also. One day before the Jan.08th deadline my
> > daughter Emilee talked me into doing a video as she knew how important it
> would be for me to do this run. In half a
> > day with a little digital camera and a lap top her and her friend whipped
> up this video entry for me. It's amazing
> > what kids can do these days. What I say on the video is with utter
> sincerity. I believe Terry is the greatest Canadian
> > who ever lived. No other Canadian has had such a positive influence on
> this country. P.S. (Ron, congratulations for
> > last year and, yes; that is the elephant mountain in the background on my
> video.) All the best in the New Year to
> > everyone in OUSland. this is the video site:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br70iIelU-E Thanks, Jim.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: jim4orr
> > To: ous-l@yahoogroups.com <ous-l%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:53 PM
> > Subject: OUS-l: Re: Fw: Do You Have What it Takes to Go the Distance?
> >
> >
> > Thanks for your e-mail, Gary.
> >
> > I am interested, and I have applied to participate in the Marathon of
> > Hope 2009. As mentioned below, this is a fund-raising effort for
> > cancer research, involving a re-creation of Terry Fox's 1980 journey
> > from St. John's to Thunder Bay.
> >
> > The CBC is working in conjunction with the Terry Fox Foundation on
> > this project. 12 participants will be selected, based on a written
> > application and a video application which will be reviewed by the
> > CBC.
> >
> > I have already submitted my written application, in which I mention
> > my previous fund-raising experience (JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research,
> > Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion, Toronto Santa Speedo Run for SickKids,
> > Achilles Canada) and my running background.
> >
> > My video application can be viewed on YouTube. Please feel free to
> > take a look at it, give it a rating, and post a comment on YouTube.
> > Rumour has it that CBC will be considering the number of times that
> > applicants' videos have been viewed on YouTube, the viewer ratings,
> > and the viewer comments.
> >
> > If you watch the video, you will notice that I wasn't really
> > concerned with making a slick production out of it. I mainly just
> > wanted to let the CBC see a bit of me. Anyway, here's the link to my
> > video application:
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlG-hnrJ3Ec
> >
> > In case you're wondering, I was licking my lips in the video because
> > my mouth was dry, but I didn't want to stop recording to take a drink
> > and then have to start all over again.
> >
> > If they select me to be one of the 12 runners, I hope some OUSers
> > will come and join me for part of the journey, since I would not be
> > able to come and join you at any OUS events between April and
> > September.
> >
> > If you would like more info about the Marathon of Hope 2009, you can
> > go to:
> >
> > http://canadianrunner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=346
> >
> > Happy trails!
> >
> > Jim O
> >
> > --- In ous-l@yahoogroups.com <ous-l%40yahoogroups.com>, Gary Black
> <garyblack01@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > There must be someone from this group that is interested in this !
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Forwarded Message ----
> > > From: Running Room Team Sports <constantcontact@...>
> > > To: garyblack01@...
> > > Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 4:38:33 PM
> > > 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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