The Editor,
When I counted all the volunteers working at the annual Richmond Terry Fox Run, I was amazed and had to check my numbers twice -- we had over 150 volunteers!
As any event organizer knows, we couldn't have done it without them, and each and every one of them deserves a huge thank you.
This year, 700 participants raised over $22,000 in honour of Terry Fox. It was not a record year, but considering our numbers were down due to a cool, wet morning, we are proud of the generous people of Richmond.
Many kind donors must also be thanked for their contributions to a very successful morning.
Save-On Foods and PriceSmart provided the fruit table and Safeway supplied the delicious muffins. We can't forget Steveston Pure Water's generous water supply. The 195 Sea Cadet band played their hearts out and gave us a spectacular provincial flag display.
The Jardines, a fabulous mother/daughter country and western group, entertained the tired runners and St. John Ambulance made sure we were safe. Richmond Amateur Radio Club were our eyes and ears on the dyke and the Senior Leadership class at McMath Secondary, led by Ms. Di Simonson were the hard working set up crew and route marshals.
Lynn Walter's Richmond Spirit Runners were once again key to a successful event and Janet Betteridge, Richmond's finest personal trainer got everyone moving. The many articles and ads from The Richmond News gave very important media attention to our event and was much appreciated.
Thank you also to our event bankers from Coast Capital Savings. Bagpiper Jim Wishlove provided the beautiful sound of the pipes while escorting the walkers around the point.
Our hard working committee of ten also deserves credit for having everything run smoothly and well.
Volunteers do make a difference!
John L. Young
Terry Fox Richmond co-ordinator
