Morning PW Families,
We are excited to announce that Park West School will be participating in the annual Terry Fox School Run to honour the legacy of a true Canadian hero and raise funds for cancer research.
This event is a long-standing tradition at our school and a meaningful way for students to learn about courage, perseverance, and making a difference in their community.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: October 10, 2025
🕘 Time: Primary to Grade 5 in the morning | Grade 6-9 in the afternoon
📍 Location: Primary to Grade 5 School Grounds around the Track | Grade 6-9 Community Run
🎽 Who: All students & staff from Grades Primary to Grade 9
How Can You Help?
We encourage all students to bring a toonie for Terry or any donation amount of your choice. You can contribute in the following ways:
- Online Donations: Visit our school’s Terry Fox fundraising page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/ParkWest
- The Terry Fox School App: Visit this website https://tffschools.crowdchange.net/join to set up a personal page for our school, then download from the App Store or Google Play
- Cash Donations: Students can bring money to their classroom teacher
All proceeds go directly to the Terry Fox Foundation, supporting life-saving cancer research.
Terry Fox T-Shirts – Now Available to Order!
To show our school spirit and support for cancer research, official 2025 Terry Fox Run T-shirts are available for purchase!
👕 Cost: $30 - Adult Unisex T-Shirt
$25 - Youth T-Shirt
*plus processing fee via schools cash
🛒 Order Deadline: October 2, 2025
🌐 How to Order: Visit your child’s schools cash profile to place an order
All proceeds support the Terry Fox Foundation, and wearing a T-shirt is a great way for students to feel united.
What to Bring:
✔️ Comfortable clothing and running shoes
✔️ A reusable water bottle
✔️ Sunscreen or hat
✔️ School spirit and positive energy!
Why It Matters:
Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope continues to inspire millions. By participating in this event, our students are helping keep his dream alive—working toward a world without cancer.
Let’s come together as a school community to show that we are Terry’s team!
Thank you for your support.
Park West School