In 1984 I was in grade 9. I remember learning about this Terry Fox guy who tried to run across Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer. We saw photos and heard his story and our high school, T.L. Kennedy, raised A LOT of money for the cause that year and every year that I was a student there.
As I watched my three young sons leave the house today with their "I'm walking for Grandma" hearts proudly pinned on their shirts, ready for their Terry Fox walk at school, I felt a surge of emotion. I am so proud to still be a part of that spirited run Terry started. I am thankful for his passion and courage that has inspired millions and millions of us around the globe. I am proud that my sons share the "do what we can, give what we can" attitude and I feel more connected to Terry's cause than ever, having struggled with my mother's diagnosis this past March and her fight ever since.
Cancer infects families, not just people...but today is about hope and love and remembrance. Terry has lived on in so many hearts and today we celebrate his life, his victories, his compassion. He has reminded us that the human spirit will always prevail and that one day, one beautiful day, cancer will only exist in history books.
Hey Julie ... thanks for sending me your blog link.
ReplyDeleteI still remember Terry Fox running ... doesn't seem that long ago but I know that it is. Terry has been a great inspiration to so many and I think that it's wonderful that his legend lives on in our children. Hopefully, one day soon, we will not have to run anymore because they will have found a cure ...