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School District 60 raises over $14,500 for cancer research in Terry Fox School Run

School District 60 raised $14,562.75 at the Terry Fox School Run in 2023 to support cancer research. 

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Schools across School District 60 participate in the Terry Fox School Run to raise money for cancer research. (file)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – School District 60 raised $14,562.75 at the Terry Fox School Run in 2023 to support cancer research. 

In a letter to the school district on April 15th, the Terry Fox Foundation commended the district for this achievement and its spirit of generosity and community. 

In the spring, the Terry Fox Foundation started to campaign for all schools across Canada to register for the annual run.

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As of the 2023 school year, 9,100 schools participated in the Terry Fox School Run throughout the country.

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