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Terry Fox Run is a GO thanks to women in community!

Last week, after it was announced that the local Terry Fox Run was on hold until a new organizer could be found, an elementary school teacher at Vera M. Welsh, Tina Skakun, stepped-up.

Last week, after it was announced that the local Terry Fox Run was on hold until a new organizer could be found, an elementary school teacher at Vera M. Welsh, Tina Skakun, stepped-up.

The annual Lac La Biche Terry Fox run will officially be held on September 16 at 1pm in front of McArthur Place.

“I got an email saying that the run was looking for an organizer, and if not, the run could be cancelled. I have been a long-time participant and supporter of the run, so I decided to step-up,” said Skakun.

Tom Hannan had been the primary organizer for teh past 35 years, but as written in last week’s Post, stepped down. Skakun being a long-time participant wanted to see that the run did not die after being a long-standing popular fundraising event within the community.

Joining Skakun in keeping the Terry Fox run alive in Lac La Biche are: April-Dawn Fabbro, Erin Shulko, Alecia Cox, and Nicole Biollo.

“We all really enjoy the event and what it meant for the community. It also encourages families and friends to come out and participate, all while supporting a good cause,” said Skakun.

Registration for the Terry Fox Run will open at noon on September 16 in front of McArthur Place. There will be both a 10km and 5km that participants can decide to take. Both runs will go along Lakeshore Drive, out towards Lac La Biche West. The turn-around point for the 10km run will be around Jasmin’s Greenhouse on Pleasant Acres Drive. The turn around point for the 5km loop has yet to be determined.

“I love the event and I love what it means for [Lac La Biche]! Being so far away from a major city that gets the big events, its important for us to keep our community events alive,” said Skakun.

Pledge Sheets

For access to an online pledge sheet, click here

Please stay tuned to the Lac La Biche’s Post Facebook page for any other updates.

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