Terry Fox Run

Bring your family & friends – run for a cause, run for hope!

Event Details

Date: October 4th, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Percurso Polis, junto ao Estádio de Leiria (Parque das Almoinhas)

Who can join: Students, families, friends, and the wider community – everyone is welcome!

Purpose: To unite the community and raise funds for cancer research.

How to Participate

1. Get your Terry Fox T-shirt at school – Each year, the Terry Fox Foundation releases a brand-new design to symbolize hope and courage.

2. Donate what you can – Every contribution, big or small, goes directly to the Terry Fox Foundation in support of cancer research.

3. Join us on October 4th – run, walk, cheer, and wear your T-shirt with pride! Together, we carry forward Terry’s legacy and make a real impact.

What is the Terry Fox Run?

In 1980, Terry Fox ran across Canada with one leg and a dream: to raise money for cancer research. His Marathon of Hope inspired millions. Today, the Terry Fox Run is held in over 30 countries, bringing communities together for courage, resilience, and hope.

This year, for the first time in a school in Portugal, Leiria International School is proud to host the Terry Fox School Run.

Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome to be part of this meaningful day.

Donate – Make Every Step Count

Why Donate?

Terry Fox once said: “Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going without me.”
Donations are at the heart of the Terry Fox Run. Every euro contributed continues Terry’s dream: funding cancer research to improve treatment, support patients, and one day find a cure.

Where Does the Money Go?

All proceeds from the Leiria Terry Fox School Run will go directly to the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro, the official partner of the Terry Fox Foundation in Portugal.

Your donation will:

  • Support vital cancer research projects in Portugal.

  • Provide resources and hope to families affected by cancer.

  • Strengthen the impact of a global movement, rooted now in our local community.

How to Donate

  • At School: Drop off your donation and pick up your Terry Fox t-shirt.

  • Online: [Insert donation link]

  • On Event Day: Contributions will be collected during the event.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

Ready to Join Us?

See you there!