Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice
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Some of Matthew Halton's Terry Fox runners
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On Thursday, September 29 Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek held their annual Terry Fox Run/Walk. Prior to the event students gathered in the gymnasium, where they were addressed by Mr. Petluk, who said the Terry Fox Run was now taking place at around 205,000 schools in 58 countries.
Petluk said he had personal reasons for running, in that his wife is a cancer survivor. He also said that everyone in the gym would sooner or later be touched by cancer, either personally or through knowing someone afflicted. "That's why we're here, and why we're doing this. Last year we raised over $2000.00. I'm hoping we do the same this year too."
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Terry Fox runner Sam Gerrand
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About 25 students and teachers ran the course, with the rest of the school walking it. Grade 8 student Sam Gerrand (#180) was the first one over the finish line at the end of a race that had no losers.
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