Hundreds turn out in the UAE capital to run, walk or ride for cancer research
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Almost Dh18m raised for cancer in UAE as Terry Fox continues to inspire
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Hundreds of people took part in the Terry Fox run at the Corniche on January 19, 2018. All photos by Khushnum Bhandari/ The National -
The annual Abu Dhabi run has become the largest single-day fundraiser for cancer research, according to organisers. -
The Canadian hero Terry Fox continues to inspire thousands of people worldwide to run, walk and fundraise to find a cure for cancer. -
In the UAE, close to Dh18 million has been raised from annual Terry Fox Runs -
Funds raised in the UAE go toward cancer research at the UAE University. -
“It’s projected to raise approximately Dh720,000 in the UAE in 2018,” said Fred Fox, Terry's brother. -
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Several people came out to take part and show their support for the Terry Fox run at the Corniche on January 19, 2018. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National) -
Terry Fox had bone cancer diagnosed when he was 18 and had to have his right leg amputated above the knee. -
He famously embarked on a marathon run across Canada wearing a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. -
The disease killed him 143 days and 5,373 kilometres into the Marathon of Hope, in 1981, when he was 22. -
Each year since, thousands of supporters pick up where he left off and continue Fox’s mission. -
Ulukbek Sarbagyshov, 25, comes first place at the Terry Fox run on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi.
Terry Fox Run 2018 in Abu Dhabi - in pictures
Hundreds turn out in the UAE capital to run, walk or ride for cancer research
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