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



Gary







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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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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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Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 2:02 PM

Subject: OUS-l: Fw: Do You Have What it Takes to Go the Distance?





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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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, 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.

>

>

>

> Forward email

>

>

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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

   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, 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.

   >

   >

   >

   > Forward email

   >

   >

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Thanks Jim, Good luck to you too! I'd like it if we both got picked to run for

Terry.

   ----- Original Message -----

   From: jim4orr

   To: ous-l@yahoogroups.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, 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.

   >

   >

   >

   > Forward email

   >

   >

   >

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What would be really neat is for everyone who applied be allowed to run.

After all, you are all extremely talented and motivated.

Hard decision for  your friends, too. because we do know more than one the

applicants.



But , good luck to all and for your dedication to the cause.



 

Cheers

Duff



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I watched most of the You Tube's on the marathon of Hope run and it was very

inspiring to see so many motivated runners that have given their sport meaning.

I agree with Duff and think all the applicants should do this run! Cynthia...

Good luck to the OUSer runners



To: ous-l@yahoogroups.com

From: duffmclaren@...

Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:29:39 -0800

Subject: Re: OUS-l: Re: Fw: Do You Have What it Takes to Go the Distance?









































             What would be really neat is for everyone who applied be allowed to

run.



After all, you are all extremely talented and motivated.



Hard decision for  your friends, too. because we do know more than one the

applicants.







But , good luck to all and for your dedication to the cause.











Cheers



Duff







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Nicely said, Duff.



Jim and Jim:  Great good luck to both of you.  There should be spots

for more than one runner from Ontario.  Lee Anne was very tempted to

apply.  She even ran 40K 3 days in a row in the snow.  Being a teacher,

her challenge is getting time off before the end of the school year.



Let's hit the youtubes!



--- In ous-l@yahoogroups.com, A-DUFF MCLAREN <duffmclaren@...> wrote:

>

> What would be really neat is for everyone who applied be allowed to

run.

> After all, you are all extremely talented and motivated.

> Hard decision for  your friends, too. because we do know more than

one the applicants.

>

> But , good luck to all and for your dedication to the cause.

>

>  

> Cheers

> Duff

>

I have watched the youtubes from both Jims. I plan to watch them a few more

times if that will help increase the odds of getting selected.



I didn't realize these guys have both running and acting talent !



Good luck to everyone who is applying. This is truly a once-in-lifetime

opportunity to honour a Canadian hero and further a worthy cause.



Paul







To: ous-l@...: Pierre_Marcoux@...: Mon, 12 Jan

2009 19:16:15 +0000Subject: OUS-l: Do You Have What it Takes to Go the Distance?







Nicely said, Duff.Jim and Jim: Great good luck to both of you. There should be

spots for more than one runner from Ontario. Lee Anne was very tempted to apply.

She even ran 40K 3 days in a row in the snow. Being a teacher, her challenge is

getting time off before the end of the school year.Let's hit the youtubes!--- In

ous-l@yahoogroups.com, A-DUFF MCLAREN <duffmclaren@...> wrote:>> What would be

really neat is for everyone who applied be allowed to run.> After all, you are

all extremely talented and motivated.> Hard decision for  your friends, too.

because we do know more than one the applicants.> > But , good luck to all and

for your dedication to the cause.> >  > Cheers> Duff>











_________________________________________________________________







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> 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

>   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, 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.

>   >

>   >

>   >

>   > Forward email

>   >

>   >

>   >

>   > This email was sent to garyblack01@... by constantcontact@...

>   > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with

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>   >

>   > Running Room | 9750-47 Avenue | Edmonton | AB | T6E 5P3 | Canada

>   >

>   >

>   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>   >

>

>

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>

>

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.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Forward email

> > >

> > >

> > >

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> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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> >

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>

>





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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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