The Editor,
Once again the good people of Richmond came to Garry Point in droves to celebrate the memory and spirit of Terry Fox. Almost 900 young and old alike walked or ran a course around the point or up the West Dyke trail on this sunny and warm Sunday.
About $24,000 was raised in Terry's name, of which 85 per cent will go to cancer research.
Many people and corporations helped make the day a big success. Many thanks go to The Richmond News, Safeway, Save On Foods, Price Smart Foods, Minuteman Press, Pajo's, 195 Sea Cadets Bicknell, Doug Masuhara Taiko Drums, Noel Chalmers, The Richmond Spirit Runners, McMath Leadership Class, Janet Betteridge, Donna White, Mike and Carol Harper, St. John Ambulance, Steveston Pure Water, The Richmond Amateur Radio Club and Coast Capital Savings.
As well, over 80 volunteers must be thanked. We couldn't have done it without you!
The 12-strong committee members must be congratulated for their many hours before and hard work during the well-organized day. Thank you very much to George Agnew, Nina Graham, Joan Young, Robbie Young, Tami Young, David Partridge, Maria Medic, John Hopkins, Victoria Chang, Irene Chang, Lynne Dueck and Susan Bernardino.
Thank you very much to all 900 generous Richmond folks who donated to Terry Fox. And especially to little five-year-old Caleb Chakrabarti who fund raised over $1,300 on Facebook and to teenager Brandon Low who raised $850 going door-to-door in his neighborhood. Well done everyone! You make the city proud.
John L. Young Terry Fox Richmond Coordinator
