• Hundreds of people took part in the Terry Fox run at the Corniche on January 19, 2018. All photos by Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    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 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.
    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
    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.
    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.
    “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)
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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


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