Small but mighty, Royal Oak raises $1,000 for Terry Fox Foundation

Since 2017, Royal Oak Community School, NOTL, has participated in its own Terry Fox Run to raise money for Cancer Research and the Terry Fox Foundation. 

“Every year, staff, students and the Royal Oak family community come together at Memorial Park to run, walk, and challenge themselves to raise money for this very worthy cause”, says head of school Julia Murray. “This year our small but mighty school raised over $1000 for the Terry Fox Foundation through fundraising donations from friends and family members”. 

The students participated in a multi-school meet and greet with Fred Fox, Terry's brother, in the Spring and a kick-off assembly at the beginning of September to jump start their fundraising efforts. 

Middle School students organized the events and led a group presentation about Terry Fox and. his legacy at the beginning of the Royal Oak run. They also organized break stations with Terry Fox trivia, fitness challenges and an estimation station where students guessed the amount of money the school raised in its efforts! 

Murray added that the run was followed by a well-deserved popsicle and a chance to play in the park. 

Donations are still being accepted at Royal Oak’s online fundraising page. Visit schools.terryfox.ca/38727 to help out.