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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire Hosts Terry Fox Run in Aid of Cancer Research

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The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is set to host the Terry Fox Run, a charity event aimed at raising funds and awareness for cancer research, on September 21. This marks the 45th year of the Terry Fox Foundation, established in honor of the young Canadian athlete who lost his battle with cancer in 1981. The event will be held within the grounds of the Dogmersfield Park Estate, offering 2km and 5km running or walking routes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Terry Fox Run is a charity event organized by the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, in honor of Terry Fox, a young Canadian athlete who lost his battle with cancer in 1981.
  • The event will be held on September 21, marking the 45th year of the Terry Fox Foundation, and will feature 2km and 5km running or walking routes within the grounds of the Dogmersfield Park Estate.
  • Participants are welcome to take part in the event, regardless of age or fitness level, in tribute to Terry Fox's own remarkable efforts, including running 3,339 miles across Canada with osteogenic sarcoma.
  • The first Terry Fox Run was held in 1981, co-ordinated by Isadore Sharp, founder and chairman of Four Seasons Hotel, and today more than 9,000 annual runs are held globally.
  • The event will also feature live entertainment, face painting, falconry, and lawn games, as well as a raffle with prizes donated by the hotel and refreshments from Funky Pickle Co.
  • The Terry Fox Run 2025 aims to foster community spirit while raising funds for the Institute of Cancer Research, one of the UK's leading cancer research organizations.
  • Registration for participation in the event can be done through the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire's website, while donations can be made through the Institute of Cancer Research's website.

Statistics:

  • The Terry Fox Run has been held annually for 45 years, with more than 9,000 runs held globally each year.
  • Terry Fox ran 3,339 miles across Canada with osteogenic sarcoma, raising around $24 million AUD before his death in 1981, aged 22.
  • The Terry Fox Run 2025 aims to raise funds for the Institute of Cancer Research, one of the UK's leading cancer research organizations, which has been pioneering cancer discoveries for over a century.

Sources:

  • "Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire set to host Terry Fox Run", Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, September 2025 (Source not found)
  • "About the Terry Fox Run", Terry Fox Foundation (https://www.terryfox.ca/en/about-the-terry-fox-run)
  • "Institute of Cancer Research", Institute of Cancer Research (https://www.cancer.org.uk/about-us/our-history)
  • "Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire", Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire (https://www.fourseasons.com/hampshire/)

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