Calling all runners,
joggers and walkers. Lend your support for a good cause by participating in the official Terry
Fox Fun Run hosted by Four
Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Participants can register for the Terry Fox Run by buying a Terry Fox Run t-shirt – designed by celebrity Ryan Reynolds – via the Hotel website. The superstar shared a Tweet recently showing him wearing the official Terry Fox Run t-shirt and encouraging people to support the event.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts regional marketing director Nelson Hilton (pix above) said "The Terry Fox Run scheduled on 7 May at 7 am, is in support of Cancer Research Malaysia. A
hundred percent of the funds raised will go to Cancer Research Malaysia."
Initiated
by the late Terry Fox who lost his leg
to bone cancer in 1980, the then 22-year Canadian ran 5,374 kilometres across
Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
He continued his Marathon of Hope through
rain, snow and heat, until he was forced to stop when cancer appeared in his
lungs. Terry passed away the following year, but not before raising CAD 24
million for the cause.
Inspired by Terry’s courage and
vision of a cancer-free world, Four Seasons founder Isadore
Sharp made a commitment to uphold
Terry’s legacy. Working closely with several sponsors to organize the
first-ever Terry Fox Run in 1981, the event drew more than 300,000
participants.
Today, more than 9,000 Terry Fox
Memorial Runs take place around the world annually, supported by Four Seasons
in several locations.
“Our Hotel team is thrilled to host
this event for the first time and to honour Terry’s inspiring legacy,” says
General Manager Blaise
Montandon. “It is a privilege for us to
support our local community by raising funds for Cancer Research Malaysia.”
The 5-km route will start from Four
Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, covering the perimeter of KLCC. Safety of the
participants are ensured since it is the city’s car-free day. So far the event has attracted about 200
participants especially corporate companies and the Canadian community in KL.
“We invite everyone to join in the
Terry Fox Run. You can walk, jog, run or stroll at your own pace. Come with
your family and friends: be they young or old to support the good cause.
“Participants also stand a chance
to win exciting prizes such as complimentary stays at Four Seasons Hotel
Langkawi and Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and dining vouchers from Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.”
Supporters and do-gooders alike can donate to the good cause by purchasing the said t-shirt too at this link:
https://fs-kuala lumpur.myshopify.com/collections/terry-fox-fun-run/products/terry-fox-fun-run