Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Hosts Second Terry Fox Run in Support of Cancer Research
As part of its continued commitment to giving back to the community, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is proud to host the second annual Terry Fox Run on June 14, 2025. This beloved global event, which honours the legacy of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox, brings together local residents and resort guests in a collective stride towards health and hope. The 5-kilometre non-competitive charity run will start and end at Dataran Tanjung Rhu, with 100% of the funds raised going to Cancer Research Malaysia.
Key Takeaways:
- The Terry Fox Run is a global event honouring the legacy of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox, who lost his leg to bone cancer and ran 5,374 kilometres (3,339 miles) across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
- The first-ever Terry Fox Run was organised by Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp in 1981, drawing over 300,000 participants.
- Today, more than 9,000 Terry Fox Memorial Runs take place around the world each year, with Four Seasons supporting numerous locations.
- Participants in the Langkawi event can run, jog, or walk at their own pace, with the option to purchase Terry Fox Run 2025 t-shirts with all proceeds going to Cancer Research Malaysia.
- Several Four Seasons team members will be participating in the event, making it a team effort to support a worthy cause.
Statistics:
- The Terry Fox Run has raised over 24 million Canadian dollars in support of cancer research since its inception.
- The event has grown to include over 9,000 Terry Fox Memorial Runs worldwide each year.
- The first-ever Terry Fox Run in 1981 drew over 300,000 participants.
- This year's event in Langkawi will feature a 5 kilometre route starting and ending at Dataran Tanjung Rhu.
Sources:
- Four Seasons Resort Langkawi (news release, June 14, 2025)
- Terry Fox Foundation (history of the Terry Fox Run)
- Cancer Research Malaysia (partnering with the Terry Fox Run)