That dream was created by this nation's greatest national hero- Terry Fox.

Before Fox died, he knew that an annual event would be held to commemorate his Marathon of Hope.

The first Terry Fox Run in 1981 drew 300,000 participants from across Canada and raised $3.5 million.

To date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry's name.

Each year, thousands of volunteers organize Terry Fox Run events in Canada and around the world.

This year's Terry Fox run will be held Sept. 14 at Ken Whillans Square at City Hall and Terry Fox Public School.

The run is a non-competitive friendly event where people get together as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry's name.

It is a day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive.

There is no fee and prizes are not awarded, although a certificate of appreciation is given when participants complete the run.

To get involved in this year's event, visit www.terryfoxrun.org

Terry would be proud of the strides his run has made in cancer research over the years. But we are sure that Terry would be prouder if his run wasn't needed anymore.

"If you've given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope " - Terry Fox.