Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Raises Funds for Cancer Research Through Terry Fox Run

Marking another year of giving, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto raised a total of JPY 656,457 for cancer care and research through its Terry Fox Run 2026, supported by the generosity of participants, valued partners, and the Canadian Embassy.

In a ceremony held on November 4, 2026, the funds were presented to Kyoto University’s Center for Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology, a facility dedicated to advancing cancer research and developing innovative treatments.

Proudly led by Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, the city’s third Terry Fox Run was held on September 27, 2026, bringing together approximately 140 participants in support of a common cause. People of all age-groups completed the 2.5-kilometre (1.55 miles) route at their own pace, making a collective stride towards a cancer-free world.

The Terry Fox Run is inspired by the legacy of 22-year-old Terry Fox, whose powerful advocacy for cancer research sparked a global movement. Terry embarked on his Marathon of Hope across Canada after losing his right leg to bone cancer, raising millions for cancer research until his illness forced him to stop. Today, Terry’s hope and resolve are kept alive by thousands of Terry Fox Runs around the globe, led by Four Seasons in several locations.

“We are honoured to carry forward Terry’s dream of a world without cancer,” says Fanny Guibouret, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. “The Terry Fox Run reflects what can be achieved when we work together. We feel truly privileged to be part of a community that places care and compassion at the centre, united by a shared commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.”