09/17/2025
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It’s that special time of year again – the Terry Fox Run.
This cause is deeply personal for Skylar. When she was just starting Junior Kindergarten, she lost two uncles to cancer within a short time. Even at such a young age, she felt the impact of that loss and developed a passion to do her part so that fewer families would have to face the same heartbreak.
Since then, Skylar has worked incredibly hard during the short fundraising window each year. In fact, for her first three years of school, she proudly became the top fundraiser in her school each year. Her dream is to raise $10,000 by the time she finishes Grade 8.
Here’s what she’s achieved so far:
• Junior Kindergarten: $653
• Senior Kindergarten: $672
• Grade 1: $725
Total Raised to Date: $2,050
This year, her personal goal is to raise $1,000.
Last night at bedtime, she told me she really wanted to raise $5 million, because in her words: “If I did that, there would be no cancer left in the world to kill anyone.” While we talked about setting smaller, realistic goals on the way to her big dream, her heart and determination show exactly why Terry Fox continues to inspire generation after generation.
Skylar also understands that not everyone can give financially. But even the simple act of sharing her fundraising page helps spread the word. One share could reach ten new people, and if even one of them donates, that’s a step closer. If those ten share again, the ripple keeps growing.
That’s how big dreams are achieved – one step, one share, one donation at a time.
On behalf of Skylar, thank you so much for supporting her efforts to continue Terry’s legacy and raise hope for a cancer-free future.
Terry Fox School Run
