Thank you, all the 2008 Runners. See you in year 2009 again! If you have any pictures to share, please paste the link in your comment!
Terry Fox knew personally, the importance of the need for cancer research. At the age of 18, he was told that his right leg had to be amputated above the knee as a result of bone cancer. During this crucial period, Terry saw the intense pain and despair of other cancer victims and was deeply moved. In order to raise funds for cancer research, he decided to run across Canada asking for donations. This became ‘The Marathon of Hope’?. Terry Fox died before he could complete his crusade, but his legacy is carried in the hearts of all who participate or donate to the Terry Fox Run each year around the world.
The run will take place on 2 November 2008 (Flag off 9.00 am) at Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens). Participants are to be at the assembly area by 8.45 am. All participants must run on the designated route. The Terry Fox Run is an all-inclusive family event and there is no charge to participate in the Terry Fox Run.
1. Do I need to register for the Run?
No. The Terry Fox Run is an all-inclusive family event and there is no charge to participate in the Terry Fox Run.
2. I wish to donate, how?
Most people support the run by purchasing a limited edition Terry Fox T-Shirt for RM 25.00. T-shirts are available for sale at the Canadian High Commission, Menara Citibank, CARIF or on the day of the run.
3. How long is the route?
One route is about 3km and one about 7km. You can walk, run, skate, bike or use a skateboard.
4. Can I bring Pet?
No. The event attracts large crowd of people including kids.
5. What time do I need to be at Lake Garden?
Before 9am on this Sunday, 2 Nov 2008. For those who wish to get your T-Shirt on the Run day, please be there earlier.
6. Can I buy the T-Shirt without joining the Run?
Yes, you can.
7. Do you have a route map?
(It starts and finsihes at the same point in Lake Garden).
8. What is the event schedules?
– 8.30am Participants to assemble at starting point
– 8.50am Warm up session by Fitness First
– 9.00 am Flag off (wheels)
– 9.05 am Flag off (others)
– 9.45 am onwards, refreshments are served
– 10.00am children’s activities at the Children’s tents
– 11.00am End of Run
9. Is there an official TFR KL website?
The international TFR committee decided to consolidate all event website under one.
10. How do I volunteer to help?
Pls leave your comment using the Leave a Reply form below. This also help us to contact you again for next year event.
11. How to get there?
Busses – to unload at fountain near national muzium… short walk to starting point through the underground passageway. Busses can park at natioanl muzium car park… ample place. Cars – park at Padang Merbok across Jalan Parliament and walk over. (A note from Jo, cautious when crossing…:)
12. I have more questions, which email can I send to?
organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org
13. Can I promote this event in my Blog?
Yes, you can.
14. I missed this event last Sunday. However I would like to make the RM25 donation still. How do I go about?
You can send it or deposit it to the Terry Fox Run account at Scotiabank, at 69 Jalan Raja Chulan.
Last year event posted by mrnite
Excellent Pin! Always look forward to the event every year. We’ll be there!
I would like to participate. Please advise.
Chan
No preregistration this year. To participate, you can buy the T-Shirt on the run day. Detail for pricing and route will be released soon.
Mike
See you there, Mike. I bring my bike there :)
Thanks. Appreciate if you could keep me in your mailing list.
Plan to invite more people from my company to participate and that will take some time to coordinate on my side. Planning to do like batch registration, batch T-shirt collection, etc….on behalf of the company.
@Those who are interested to join the run, thank you for your interest in the Terry Fox Run KL 2008. The Run will be held on 2 Novemeber 2008 at the Lake Gardends. Please find attached the information about this year’s run. The t-shirts are being finalized at the moment and we will inform you once they are ready for sale.
TFR 08 launch & charity auction is scheduled on 13 Oct. All schools, colleges & universities who are interested to send student representatives, please email organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org
Hi Pin, thanks for organising again! Do let me know when the shirts are out. Will buy for my kid as well this year. :)
Yes, I’m in the web team again :)
Thanks for your support. Check back the website, I will post it here when I receive any updates from the committee.
How to Participate
Purchase a limited edition Terry Fox 2008 T-Shirt from the following locations:
1) Ms Chan Siew Wan / Ms Lee SIew Bee, Canadian High Commission, 17th floor Menara Tan & Tan, Jln Tun Razak (6 October 2008)
2) At the Lake Gardens prior to the run
3) Or contact Yoon Sook-Yee / Peter Kang at 5639 1874
4) Or email us at organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org
Hi Pin
Need some info so that i can do some promo of the 2008 TFR in my firm and among friends.
1) Are the funds going to CARIF again this year ?
2) Is the cost/sizes of T-shirts available yet ?
3) Will there be other centres to get the T-shirts?
Please keep me on your mailing list. Haven’t missed a TFR yet.
Thanks. All funds go to CARIF this year. The cost and sizes are not confirmed yet, I will keep it posted here. I’m yet to get any info on new distribution centre.
T-Shirts are sold to raise money for the event and they are RM 25.00.
Updates on Sales of T-Shirt at the High Commission of Canada, please contact:
Chan Siew Wan / Lee Siew Bee
High Commission of Canada
17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan
207, Jalan Tun Razak
Kindly keep informed of the developments of the run. Thanks
Hi Doreen, I will keep posted any latest information here. See you on the run day!
Latest Update
T-shirts can be purchased at
1) Ms Chan Siew Wan / Ms Lee Siew Bee at the Canadian High Commission, 17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, Jln Tun Razak (6th October onwards)
2) Ms Yoon / Mr Peter Kang at the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF), 2nd Floor, Outpatient Centre, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (6th October onwards)
3) Ms Tila at the Foyer, Ground Floor, Menara Citibank, Jalan Ampang (12.00 to 2.00pm, 20th October until 24th October)
4) At the Lake Garden on Run Day (2nd November 2008)
Would you like to be a volunteer? Please contact Ms Jo Tan or Ms Yoon at organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org
Hi Pin,
I hv put the announcement in my blog.
http://runwitme.blogspot.com/
Forwarded this to my firneds – runner bloggers too. See ya there!
Pre-Register
Please post your detail (Name/Organization/Number of Participant) here in order for us to keep you posted with any news and updates of the Run. This can also help us to have an estimation of number of participants. Thank you.
Hi Earnpin,
Do you have contact number for Ms Yoon or Mr Peter (SJMC)?Want to purchase the tshirt (and run!!)..:)
Updates: There are 2 routes, 5 km for adults and 3.5km for the family run.
where can I get more info? what is the participation cost? what is the route like? iternary for the day? cost for the t-shirt? deadline to sign in?
thank you so much !
I am so happy to hear that the event will still be organised as I thought it was not going to take place this year.!!
Definitely going to be there and will bring more persons to participate!!
hi guys, it’s just like yesterday i’ve just run for the 2007 edition of terry fox run! glad to hear it’s back again. but am sad that my run buddies are not around anymore…
it’s good to hear that the work of carif is getting more limelight through events like this. dr eswary, if you’re reading this, will you be there again? ;-p
earn pin, i’m still contemplating being a participant or a volunteer. maybe you can also post some information on being volunteers for this event.
btw, i loved the pictures that you have posted for last year’s run. hope to see more colours of the world this year!
@runwithme, enjoy reading the Human Race post on your Blog.
@Ann, try this number 03-56391874.
@Joannica, the T-Shirt cost is RM25 each. No registration required. See you on the Run day!
@Helen, love to see more people there. Do you have a Blog to help us promote this event?
@Poh Lin, thanks for your continuous support. I am yet to get the volunteering detail from SookYee. Will update it here if I have any news.
Hi all
I’ve collected the T-shirts and for your easy reference, here are the sizes available. Measurement indicated is the chest size across the front.
Children – Size 2 (12 in) , Size 4 (14 in) , Size 3XS (16in), Size 2XS (17 in), Size XS (18 in)
Adult – Size S (19 in), Size M (20in), Size L (21 in), Size XL (22 in), Size 2XL (23 in), Size 3XL (24in)
whoa I wonder if I’ll be at Msia that time… I missed that last year! can I confirm last minute? lolx
Silence, it is never too late, see ya on Run day.
Bridget, useful information. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Earnpin,for the number!!
Organizer suggested not to bring Pets to the Run. Hope this info helps.
Updates: T-Shirt booth set up at 1-Utama (New Wing) community corner on 25 & 26 Oct 2008.
Updates: It is none competitive, so there are no medals, no time limit and everyone is welcome. You may run/bike/skate the route, even pushing the stroller. After the run, we will have food and drinks and music. Just a family outing for a worthy cause.
hi all,
all advice on the parking arrangement ? I am thinking to get our staff to participate this year.
also, could you guys please posted the design of the T shirt ?
Thanks,
hi earpin, what time is the booth at 1U opened on both 25th & 26th, and are these 2 dates confirmed?
coz… last year they were closed on one of the days when it was already publicly announced.
thank you!
p.s. btw, is this event tax rebate claimable?
Hello everyone:)
It’s great to see the enthusiasm of all those here for this event:)I’ve already bought the T-shirt and another for my friend:) Hope to see you all there! :D :) Pictures of the T-shirt on the way:)
Oh btw, for those planning to get t-shirts from Carif, their working hours are from 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri. T-shirts can only be bought during their working hours. The same applies to Canadian High comm, but they close at 4.30pm(can’t remember what time they open…)not too sure about their working days though.
See you all there once again:) :)
Parking can be found opposite Lake Gardens around the Tugu Negara area.Better car-pool, the roads leading to Lake Gardens were pretty jammed . Oh,also try not to park illegally, my friend told me he saw summonses being issued to illegally parked cars :P
Thanks Aoi, you are great fan & helps to TFR every year, see you there ;)
Hi All,
Additional info on the Canadian High Commission for those who are thinking of getting the t-shirts there…
Hours of operation
The High Commission is open to the public:
Monday – Thursday : 08:00 – 16:30
Friday : 08:00 – 13:30
http://www.international.gc.ca/missions/malaysia-malaisie/offices-bureaux/kuala-lumpur-eng.asp#hours
Hi Poh Lin :)
Yes they are tax claimable. they will issue you a temporary receipt upon purchase, whereby the official receipt will be signed by a director(who i’m not sure, sorry.). they will take your phone number down and call you later on when the official receipt is ready. this is what i have been told by the lady who sold the the t-shirts to me at CARIF.
@ien:thanks for the opening hours!
Got a question here..is Lensa Malaysia going to be at the run as well? Really enjoyed going through the pictures they took the past two years….
Hi, what is the distance of the run?
Updates: For those who like to volunteer on the Run Day, please send include your contact number in your email to organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org (attention Jo Tan).
@Vincent, there are 2 routes, 5 km for adults and 3.5km for the family run.
hey all, any idea of the starting/finish point ?
route map would be very help… =)
Yes. I will be there.
Updates: There will be a booth setup at the Community Corner (on the 1st floor @ Oval over at the New Wing) in 1Utama this on 25 and 26th October from 10am to 8pm. You can purchase the TFR T-Shirt there.
I’ve never got the chance to participate in previous years and plan to join in this year. Any idea what’s the best way to go there? I heard parking space is limited. Where else to park? (not sure how good public transport at that area)