Washington, D.C. -- The Four Seasons Hotel again hosts the Terry Fox Run -- a four-mile fun-run to raise money for cancer research at Washington Cancer Institute. This year's run will be held Sunday, October 21 at 8:00am at the Four Seasons Hotel.

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 Washington Terry Fox event is a four-mile fun-run; runners,walkers, bikers and wheelers of all ages are welcome. Prizes and refreshments will be available at a post-event reception along the banks of the C&O Canal.

What: Terry Fox Fun Run
When: Sunday, October 21
8:00 am Run begins; Registration opens at 7:00 am
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, Georgetown
$$: Minimum pledge is $25, or $20 in advance (on or before October 15)
Each paid participant receives a complimentary t- shirt

Info: Call (202) 944-9163;
Register Online: www.terryfoxdc.com