Terry Fox Run Abu Dhabi

With just over a week left before the 21 st terry fox run is held in abu dhabi families sports enthusiasts philanthropists and residents across the emirates are invited to support cancer research together.

Terry fox run abu dhabi. The abu dhabi run now in its 20th year is the biggest outside of canada. Terry fox run sports event in abu dhabi. The annual terry fox run returns to the capital this december marking the 21st anniversary of the run. The abu dhabi run now in its 20th year is the biggest outside of canada.

The abu dhabi terry fox run is a non competitive event where people get together as individuals families and groups to raise money for cancer research in terry s name. The last run had people and schools participate by running walking and wheeling along an 8 5km track on the abu dhabi corniche. There is no charge to participate in the run. Terry fox abu dhabi.

Held on friday 19 th january 2018 the terry fox run is the largest single day fundraiser for cancer research where participants can walk run ride or roll to help raise money in the. The major fundraising event to support cancer research in the uae is dedicated in memory of terry fox an inspirational cancer patient who initiated the first fundraising marathon in 1980 running across canada after his leg was amputated. Run walk blade or bike in a non competitive environment while raising funds for cancer research. Thousands are expected to head to abu dhabi corniche on 20 th march in celebration of the life of terry fox who ran more than 5 000km across canada in 1980 after losing a leg to cancer terry died in 1981.

2017 run date will be announced soon. Since 1981 the terry fox run has contributed significantly towards supporting innovative cancer research and has also created a culture of social responsibility in the uae. Join us for the 2020 terry fox run sunday sept 20th. Terry fox run raises more than dh387 000 in one day terry fox run 2018 in abu dhabi in pictures he said that the event s ethos was to make sure it is inclusive of everyone he said.

It is a day of celebrating terry s legacy and helping to keep alive his dream of finding a cure for cancer. Abu dhabi corniche is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the terry fox run.