PHOTOS: Beaufort Delta takes to the trails for Terry Fox
While much of the country completed their annual Terry Fox runs remotely, in the Beaufort Delta is was business as usual as schools and communities came together to complete the run for Terry. Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic raised $600 for their Sept. 17 run and the Town of Inuvik raised $1,385, with 31 participants and eight volunteers, during their Sept. 19 run. Beautiful fall weather and light winds made for a wonderful couple of days to walk.
Runners, walkers and cyclists gather at the steps of the Midnight Sun Complex Sept. 19 before heading out onto 2.5 to 10 kilometre journeys to complete the Terry Fox Run. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
While much of the country completed their annual Terry Fox runs remotely, in the Beaufort Delta is was business as usual as schools and communities came together to complete the run for Terry. Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic raised $600 for their Sept. 17 run and the Town of Inuvik raised $1,385, with 31 participants and eight volunteers, during their Sept. 19 run. Beautiful fall weather and light winds made for a wonderful couple of days to walk.
Joe and Charlotte Watt turn the bend onto the Dempster Highway during the Terry Fox run Sept. 19. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoAnick Deschenes Jenks focuses as she pushes for a personal best. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoLee Watt and Jenn Parrott keep pace as they run towards the Dempster Highway. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoRoger Isreal and Jasper the Dog enjoy the scenery as they cruise through. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoAlthough called the Terry Fox run, the event was all inclusive, with many participants enjoying a nice day for a walk. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoA trucker honks his support for the rear contingent of the Terry Fox run Sept. 19. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoHarmonie McLeod and Sydney Van Loon enjoy the fall air… plus the delicious candy – oops, energy treat. Photo courtesy of Lawrence NorbertAlyssa McDonald makes a fashion statement. Photo courtesy of Lawrence NorbertLeland Van Loon, teacher Colleen MacLelland, Payton Inglangasuk and principal Lara Gerritse-Mercier keep up the pace despite the weather warming up. Photo courtesy of Lawrence NorbertEnjoying her ice cream treat, Harmonie McLeod quips “Well, at least I didn’t die on this walk!” Photo courtesy of Lawrence NorbertGwich’in Foreign Legionnaires Cruz Blake (left) and Arthur Blake (right) assist Ethan Koe, living up to their motto ‘Leave No One behind’. Photo courtesy of Lawrence NorbertLegionnaire Kenton Blake jumps in to assist the squad of Cruz and Arthur Blake and Ethan Koe cross the finish line. Photo courtesy of Lawrence NorbertStudents and staff of the Chief Paul Niditchie School enjoy the sun and ice treats to end the walk and/or run. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Norbert
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