Jason Unrau
Northern News Services

Inuvik (Sep 23/05) - Sixty-five Inuvik residents participated in the 25th Annual Terry Fox Run this past Sunday, Sept. 18.

According to the town's recreational programmer Josh Taylor, more than $2,100 was raised towards cancer research.

"It went very well," said Taylor. "Recreation Leaders Program students came out and volunteered, so that was great."

Barb Lennie was the run's largest pledger, sponsoring herself for $650.

Tristan Grandjambe garnered the most individual pledges, raising a total of $205.34.

Regarded as a Canadian hero, Terry Fox's legacy has touched almost everyone in the country, including those who took part in the run that began at the Family Centre entrance this past weekend.

"He was a good Canadian because he helped raise money for cancer," said 11-year-old participant Carmen Thrasher.

"I'm running in memory of family members that've died from cancer."

For 21-year-old James Elias, Fox is an inspiration.

"He's a national hero and to be a part of this and help the cause is why I'm here," he said.

Fox started his Marathon of Hope run across Canada in 1980 after losing his left leg to cancer. Inuvik grandmother Jennifer Harrison took part this year to keep that spirit alive.

"For me, it's symbolic," she said.

"The fact that he gives a lot of people (with cancer) and their families hope, even after he's passed on, that's why I'm doing this."