Raising a million for Terry

Photo: Terry Fox Foundation

Will Dwyer has not missed a Terry Fox Run in 39 years.

A 94-year-old man is becoming a bit of a celebrity for raising more than $900,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

A story on The Terry Fox Foundation website highlights the amazing feat of Will Dwyer who has not missed a Terry Fox Run in 39 years.

Dwyer has raised $910,890 and hopes to reach the $1 million.

But time is running out for Dwyer with this year's run being his last.

The battle against cancer is a personal one for Dwyer. Not only does he have cancer, but he lost two sons and his mother to cancer.

When asked what keeps him going, the answer is always the same: “To find a cure for cancer.”

Donations to help Dwyer reach his $1 million goal can be made online.

The popular run will be held in the Okanagan on Sept. 15

In Vernon, it will be held at Marshall Fields. Registration is at 9 a.m. with the run/walk/cycle starting at 10 a.m.

In Kelowna, the run will be held at Mission Sportsfield, 940 Lexington Dr. Registration is at 10 a.m., with the run starting at 11 a.m.

And in Penticton registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the run starting at 10 a.m. at the S.S. Sicamous on Lakeshore Drive.

To find out where a run is happening in your community, click here.