A run for the cause

NT Correspondent: Professor Amit Basole Professor, and Rosa Abraham. Bengaluru On a vibrant Saturday morning last week, the Canadian International School, Bangalore, joined hands with Cytecare Cancer Hospitals to host the 13th Annual Terry Fox Run, an event that brought together students, families, and the community at large to foster a spirit of unity, raise awareness about cancer research, and emphasize the pressing need to find a cure.

The Terry Fox Run, claimed as an event deeply ingrained in the ethos of Canadian International School, Bangalore, for emboding their vision of nurturing, challenging, and empowering their students and larger community, is done annually.

The school takes pride in organizing this run that not only honours the legacy of Terry Fox but also underscores the importance of pushing past physical challenges.

This year, the event was marked by an overwhelming turnout of students, parents, teachers, and residents of Bangalore,counting more than 600 participants of all ages who laced up their running shoes and took to the run route, to make a difference.

"The crucial issue is about finding treatments and cures for cancer. Cancer touches every community, including CIS. We are incredibly thankful for our continued support from Cytecare Cancer Hospitals who has treated a number of our staff as well as sponsoring this year's TFR again," said Dr. Ted Mockrish, the Head of the School.

Shweta Sastri, Managing Director said that this year, "our collaboration with Cytecare Cancer Hospitals adds a significant dimension, as we stand together in the fight against cancer."

The event aimed not only to raise awareness about cancer research but also funds. This year's fundraising efforts have exceeded the goal of 2 lakh rupees. In total, CIS has helped raise over 17 lakh rupees towards cancer research for the Terry Fox Foundation, the magement said.

The run concluded with a heartwarming sense of achievement and unity. It served as a reminder that, just like Terry Fox did during his Marathon of Hope, we can overcome obstacles and create a better future when we come together for a common cause.