Nov. 2, 2007
In 1980 teenager, Terry Fox lost a leg to cancer. With an artificial leg, Fox ran 3,339 miles and became a worldwide inspiration to victims of cancer. Although his cancer recurred, his great courage touched students at the Santa Fe Preparatory School class of Fred Maas. They telephoned Fox and asked, “What can we do?” Fox answered, “continue my run, because it is not just my run, it is everyone’s.” Fox died of cancer on June 28, 1981. Over the last 26 years, students have run over 20,000 miles and raised pledges of over $200,000. Now in the year 2007, the student-athletes at the University of New Mexico are joining this fight against cancer. For the eighth straight year, they will continue Fox’s run. This is the UNM Student Lettermen’s Association signature event each fall.
Funds collected will be added to an endowment administered by the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Proceeds of the endowment are used to make grants to needy families who have a child who suffers from cancer. Last year, the Student Lettermen raised over $4,000.00 and awarded it to the Pediatric Oncology unit at the UNM Health Sciences Center.
The “Run for Relief” will be held on Sunday, November 4 at 10:00 at UNM’s Johnson Field. T-shirts will be provided to each runner. Come and join the fun and “run for relief” of cancer victims.