Terry Fox Run 2024 at Wilket Creek Park: Join Four Seasons Global Head Office and Hotel Employees for the 44th Annual Event to Raise Funds for Cancer Research on Sunday, September 15, 2024

Four Seasons invites runners, walkers, riders, and spectators to join Chairman and Founder Isadore Sharp, along with hundreds of Four Seasons corporate and hotel employees, for the annual Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in North York. This event supports Terry’s legacy and raises funds for cancer research in his name.

Four Seasons is dedicated to advancing cancer research through annual charity runs and other initiatives globally. This commitment has been steadfast since Terry Fox’s historic Marathon of Hope 44 years ago.

Realizing Terry’s Dream

In Toronto, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and Four Seasons corporate head office organize Canada’s largest Terry Fox Run site at Wilket Creek Park, located at the corner of Leslie Street and Eglinton Avenue. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, thousands of participants are anticipated to run, walk, ride and skate along 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes. Four Seasons employees and their families will volunteer to register runners, serve food and refreshments, and manage the children’s play area.

To date, more than CAD 13 million has been raised at the Wilket Creek Terry Fox Run site since 1981, with every dollar going directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. Last year, Wilket Creek set a record by raising CAD 677,351. This event supports critical projects, including precision oncology for young people, genetic research into hereditary cancers, and advanced studies in leukemia, brain cancers, and more.

As Terry Fox said in 1980, "If you have given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope."

Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park Event Details

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, thousands of participants are anticipated to run, walk, ride and skate along 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes. Four Seasons employees and their families will volunteer to register runners, serve food and refreshments, and manage the children’s play area.

Award-winning Canadian media personality Gurdeep Ahluwalia will emcee the event, starting with the opening ceremonies at 8:20 am. Fitness and health experts Jamie Bell and Hilary Mallinger will lead the warm-up before the official start at 9:05 am EST.

Four Seasons will also welcome Owen Brady, a Terry Team member and childhood cancer survivor. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 15, Owen’s journey took him from the hockey rink to hospital treatment. Click here to learn more about Owen’s inspiring story: Owen Brady's Story.

Entertainment will be provided by up-and-coming band Shoemaker Levee, known for their performances at Toronto venues and recent achievements in music competitions. They will be joined by Andrea Ramolo, a Toronto-born singer-songwriter, who will perform the Canadian anthem.

The event will also feature a complimentary BBQ, children’s activities, parking shuttles, and more. Registration is free and can be done online or at Wilket Creek Park starting at 8:00 am.

Follow the event on Instagram @terryfoxwilketcreek and Facebook, and look out for the Terry Fox Banner on Leslie Street, north of Eglinton.

The Marathon of Hope Continues

Inspired by his 1980 Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox’s legacy continues through more than 9,000 annual Terry Fox Runs worldwide, all led by volunteers. To date, more than CAD 850 million has been raised globally for cancer research in Terry’s name.

To learn more about Terry Fox, the Terry Fox Foundation, and how to support cancer research, visit the Terry Fox Foundation website and follow the fight against cancer on Facebook and @terryfoxfoundation on Instagram.

Commitment to Advancing Cancer Research

Four Seasons is dedicated to advancing cancer research through annual charity runs and other initiatives globally. This commitment has been steadfast since Terry Fox’s historic Marathon of Hope 44 years ago, when Isadore Sharp pledged support for Terry and encouraged others to support the cause. The first Terry Fox Run organized by Four Seasons followed in 1981. This commitment has expanded globally, with Four Seasons hosting, sponsoring, and participating in numerous local events to benefit the Terry Fox Foundation and local cancer research and care facilities.

To learn more about Four Seasons charitable initiatives and achievements in communities around the world, click here for its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.