Never Give Up

Today was an incredible day! This afternoon we were blessed to have Fred Fox, Terry Fox's older brother, visit our school. For many, it was a moment that would be remembered. 

As a gym full of students, parents and teachers listened intently, Fred shared several family memories and pictures. We heard about Terry's 18th birthday. We heard about the moment Fred and Terry shared together the day before Terry's leg was amputated. And most importantly, we heard Terry's inspiring message: finish what you start and never, never, never give up!

With laces tied and water bottles filled, we headed outdoors for our annual Terry Fox Run! The boys and girls ran, skipped, walked, and danced around and around our ball diamond for over an hour! 

Here are some of our favourite memories from today's special event:

"I don't feel that this is unfair. That's the thing about cancer. I'm not the only one, it happens all the time to people. I'm not special. This just intensifies what I did. It gives more meaning. It'll inspire more people. I just wish people would realize that anything's possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try."   

Terry Fox