Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 8:00 AM.

Four Seasons Hotel hosts our annual Terry Fox 5K Fun Run to benefit cancer research at Washington Cancer Institute. This year's run will be held Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 am in Georgetown. The course begins and ends at the Four Seasons Hotel, and journeys along the scenic and historic C&O Canal.

The event will include an abundant Farmer's Market featuring fresh homemade goodies, a Silent Auction offering many elaborate getaways and gifts, and several chances to win incredible prizes.

Terry Fox was 18 years old when he lost his leg to cancer. Moved by the suffering of other cancer patients, he set out to run across Canada with hopes of raising money and awareness for cancer research. During this "Marathon of Hope," Terry ran 3,339 miles in 143 days until he was forced to stop running by a return of the cancer. He died one month short of his 23rd birthday.

Participants around the world keep Terry's dream of curing cancer alive with the Terry Fox Run held yearly in 52 countries. To date, over $350 million has been raised and devoted exclusively to cancer research around the world. In Washington, all proceeds will go the Washington Cancer Institute, which is part of the Washington Hospital Center.

The Terry Fox 5K Fun Run is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Prizes and a sumptuous hot breakfast will be available at a post-run reception.

Race information

What:      Terry Fox 5K Fun Run 
When:      Saturday, September 17, 2005 
           8:00 am Run begins;  Registration opens at 7:00 am 
Where:     Four Seasons Hotel,  2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Georgetown 
   $$:     Registration is FREE, however we encourage as generous a donation 
           as possible. 
T-Shirts:  T-shirts are available for a minimum $30 donation. 

Log onto our Hotline at: terryfoxdc.com or Call (202) 944-9163.