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Community keeps the tradition alive at Yellowknife's Terry Fox Run on Sunday

Dozens of people gathered for the 2024 Yellowknife Terry Fox Run including Lloyd Henderson who was participating in the annual fundraiser for the 41st time, alongside his grandkids.

The event raised more than $13K for cancer research as of Sunday afternoon

Grandpa and grandkids wearing terry fox run shirts
Lloyd Henderson participated in his 41st Terry Fox Run this year, walking the route with his grandkids. (Sarah Krymalowski/CBC)

This Sunday, Lloyd Henderson completed his 41st Terry Fox Run.

He first participated in aTerry Fox Run in Fort Smith, N.W.T. in 1984 and hasn't missed one since. For many years, he ran, but now, he walks the course alongside his grandkids.

This year, he was one of dozens of people of all ages who ran in the Yellowknife Terry Fox Run.

Participants gatheredatthemultiplex before running, walking, or biking a five kilometre loop through the Range Lake area. There were also one and three kilometreversions of the route for those who preferred a shorter run.

Runners and dogs at Terry Fox Run
Some pet owners brought their dogs along with them on the Terry Fox Run this year. (Sarah Krymalowski/CBC)
Kids and parents file out
Participants get ready to start the 2024 Terry Fox Run in Yellowknife. (Sarah Krymalowski/CBC)

Hendersonsaid that in those early years of the Terry Fox Run, he couldn't have imagined the event would still be going strong so many years later.

"It's amazing to see what one person's idea, or their dream or their hope can do.One small person, so to speak, and the runs are still going on," he said.

This year'sYellowknife Terry Fox Runraised more than $13,000 as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Terry Fox Foundation website.

Dad and daughter in Terry Fox Run shirts
Many families participated in the Terry Fox Run together. (Sarah Krymalowski/CBC)