News and event information for Williams Lake, BC - as it happens.

By Joe Cousins

On Sunday September 16, 2012, the 32nd annual Williams Lake Terry Fox Run took place. The event originated at the Cariboo Memorial Complex with 94 participants running, biking or walking either the 5km or the 10km course. This years event raised $3058.92 towards cancer research. 

(Photo: Roy Keats has participated in the Terry Fox Run a few times in the past, but his his eight year old daughter, Veronica, was running for the first time)

None of this would be possible without the help of the sponsors and the many volunteers that come together to organize and run this event. Irene Berns, the city's Recreation Programmer would like to acknowledge Cool Clear Water, Save on Foods and Safeway for their kind donations towards the event as well Deena Williamson, Mary Lewis, Bonnie Johansen, Sheila Wyse, Dale Taylor, Pat and Deb Radolla, the RCMP Auxiliary police, Citizens on Patrol and the Army Cadets for their invaluable time volunteering. 

The first participant to return from the Terry Fox Run this morning was Kim Bowser. The second runner in was Robin Hoffos and Kyleigh Williamson arrived third, all ran the 5K course. The first runner returning from the 10K course was Claire Lawrence, second back was Dan Hay and the third runner was Jesse Belonio who will turn 60 years old next month. Jesse stated with a smile, "my times seem to fall a little each year, but I think they are still good times, I guess it's just because I get a little older each year."

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