THE younger brother of the legendary cancer activist Terry Fox, Darrell, is in the city in conjunction with the Terry Fox Run 2022. The run will be held on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur.
In a statement, Cancer Research Malaysia and the High Commission of Canada announce the arrival of the Terry Fox Research Institute senior advisor from Canada.
In 1980, at the age of 17, Darrell joined Terry on his Marathon of Hope in Saint John, New Brunswick. As Terry’s younger brother, Darrell has had a long history of involvement with the legacy founded by his brother.
Earlier in the week, deputy chief scientific officer of Cancer Research Malaysia, Professor Dr Cheong Sok Ching and Ryan Baerg from the Canadian High Commission in Malaysia hosted an exclusive meet and greet session with Darrell.
“The Terry Fox Run holds a very special meaning to us at Cancer Research Malaysia and to many Malaysians.
"Like Terry, we believe that investment in cancer research underpins better treatments for cancer patients, better ways of detecting the disease early and better approaches for prevention,” said Dr Cheong.
The High Commission of Canada has shown unwavering support over the years. Ryan Baerg, senior trade of the High Commission of Canada shared his remark, “Terry was a young Canadian who set out to raise funds for cancer research and who represented the best of Canada in his courage, humility, and determination.
"Although Terry could not finish his Marathon of Hope, he has inspired millions across the world to take up the fight against cancer.”
The highlight of the event was when Darrell shared the story from his side, “My brother, Terry Fox was an average Canadian, average student and he was an average athlete. He was average in every way, but his determination.
"When Terry started the marathon, he wanted to try the impossible and he proved that the only limitation we have as individuals are self-imposed, we can do anything.”
Darrell added, “Our purpose is to keep raising US$1 more for cancer research. Terry asked only for a US$1 from every Canadian. He wanted us to be inclusive, he wanted us all to fight against cancer.
"After more than four decades, the Terry Fox Foundation Institute has raised over US$850 million for cancer research worldwide.”
This year’s run will be held at Kepong Metropolitan Park, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, December 18 at 7.30am where Darrell will do the flag-off. Participants can either run, jog, walk, skate or even dance your way towards the finish line.
Everyone is welcome to join. A complimentary T-shirt will be provided in return for donation above RM35. – The Vibes, December 16, 2022
