Get Ready to Be Inspired - Terry Fox Virtual Presentations Return Next Year!
Through a dynamic multimedia experience, students will hear Terry’s remarkable story and discover how his legacy continues to fuel life-changing cancer research today. These presentations are designed to educate, inspire, and motivate students to take action by fundraising for critical cancer research, making it a meaningful way to kick off or wrap up your Terry Fox school event.
Next year’s presentations will feature an exciting lineup of live guest speakers including cancer survivors, researchers, Fox family members, and other changemakers who will share personal stories of resilience, hope, and the ongoing mission to finish what Terry started. See below for a list of past guest speakers.
Can’t wait for next year? Schools can access a recording of the 2026 Ambassador presentation here to share Terry’s story and inspire students anytime.
Visit back for registration details and new speaker announcements in spring of 2027!
Together, we’ll continue to inspire the next generation and Finish It.
2026 Virtual Ambassador Isaiah Homer (left) and Virtual Moderator Benjamin Kelly (right)
VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS IN ENGLISH
Scroll down to see French Sessions
Domenico Meleca,
Cancer Survivor
SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
Domenico Meleca is an 19-year-old cancer survivor and below-knee amputee from Toronto who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma — the same cancer Terry faced. During treatment, Domenico chose to share his journey online to inspire others and raise awareness for cancer research. Domenico regularly speaks at schools and community events to share powerful messages of resilience, perseverance, and the importance of continuing Terry’s message of hope. Through his story, students learn about the importance of fundraising for cancer research and how one person can make a difference.
Judith Ray,
Terry Fox’s Nurse
SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
At the young age of 24, Judith Ray became Head Nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital, in New Westminster, BC. In 1977, she met Terry Fox. Terry had been diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma and would require amputation and chemotherapy. Judith and Terry struck up a friendship. She became one of Terry’s biggest cheerleaders on his Marathon of Hope. Judith will share her personal memories of Terry to help students connect more deeply with his story. She also highlights that anybody can be an agent of change and fundraise for cancer research.
Euan Bingham,
Young Cyclist and Cancer Research Advocate
SUITABLE FOR GRADES 8 AND UNDER!
Euan Bingham is a 13-year-old from Cambridge, Ontario, who has transformed his passion for cycling into a powerful mission to support cancer research. Inspired by Terry Fox, Euan began his journey at age 7 by riding 70 km for the Terry Fox Ride of Hope. Over the past seven years, Euan has raised more than $50,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Join Euan as he shares his experiences and encourages students to pursue their passions while making a positive impact in their communities.
Jackson Charron-Okerlund,
Cross Canada Marathoner
SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
Jackson Charron-Okerlund, widely known as CrossCanadaJax, is a passionate advocate for cancer research. After running across Canada and raising $100,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, Jackson served as a School Ambassador in New Brunswick. He will share stories from his remarkable cross-country journey, inspiring students with his message of perseverance and resilience. As a guest virtual presenter, Jackson hopes to reach students across Canada, connecting Terry Fox’s legacy with his own experiences and motivating a new generation to embrace hope, community, and the spirit of giving back.
Dr. Robin Urquhart & Dr. Jeanette Boudreau,
Cancer Researchers
SUITABLE FOR GRADES 4 AND UP!
Meet two inspiring cancer researchers from Nova Scotia—Dr. Robin Urquhart and Dr. Jeanette Boudreau—in a special virtual session about how science is helping improve cancer care. Dr. Urquhart studies how to make cancer treatment and follow-up care better for patients across Canada, while Dr. Boudreau looks at how our immune system can be used to fight cancer more effectively. They’ll share their journeys into science, what they’re working on now, and how their research is making a real difference. Hearing directly from the scientists behind the breakthroughs will help students see how their fundraising for the Terry Fox School Run supports life-changing cancer research—giving hope to patients and helping save lives.
Watch Dr. Urquhart talk about follow-up care for patients in this video!
Dr. Raymond Kim,
Medical Geneticist
SUITABLE FOR GRADES 9 AND UP!
Dr. Raymond Kim is a world-class geneticist and a passionate advocate for cancer research. With a gift for making science relatable, Dr. Kim will bring students into the fascinating world of genetics, showing how research can lead to life-saving discoveries. Dr. Kim will share his journey as a scientist, the real-world impact of cancer research, and how Terry’s legacy continues to inspire breakthroughs today. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect your students with a leading voice in Canadian medical science!
Watch Dr. Raymond Kim talk about genetic cancer research here!
VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS IN FRENCH
Kirsten Fox,
Terry Fox’s Niece
SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
French sessions with live translator!
Kirsten Fox is Terry’s eldest niece and has spent over 13 years helping to keep her Uncle Terry’s dream alive through her work with the Terry Fox Foundation. Today, as Director of Stakeholder Engagement, she has the opportunity to meet supporters from coast to coast to coast and share stories about the uncle who inspired a nation.
Kirsten especially loves speaking with students because she believes Terry’s message is just as important today as it was in 1980: one person really can make a difference and that Terry was an ordinary person who accomplished something extraordinary.
Lyne Benoit,
QC Director
SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
Sessions in French!
Lyne Benoit is the Terry Fox Foundation Quebec Director of Community and School Runs. A passionate advocate for Terry’s dream, Lyne has also organized past Terry Fox Runs in Mexico, helping raise more than $400,000 for cancer research. She looks forward to inspiring students with stories of community, perseverance, and the impact they can make through their Terry Fox School Run fundraising efforts.
Dr. Philippe Lefrançois,
Cancer Researcher
SUITABLE FOR GRADES 9 AND UP!
Sessions in French!
Meet Dr. Philippe Lefrançois, a dedicated cancer researcher from Quebec who is uncovering the secrets of how cancer grows and spreads. His work focuses on understanding the immune system’s role in fighting cancer and how we can use this knowledge to develop better, more targeted treatments. In this special virtual session, Dr. Lefrançois will talk about what sparked his passion for science, the exciting discoveries happening in cancer research today, and how young people like you can help make a difference. Students will see how their efforts in the Terry Fox School Run are supporting real science that brings hope to patients and their families.
Denis Petitclerc, Patient Partner
MOHCCN
SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
Session in French!
Meet Denis Petitclerc! Denis is a patient partner with the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, where he works alongside researchers who are helping find better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.
Denis has spent more than 40 years working in science and research, and now he brings his experience—and his own journey as a cancer patient—to help researchers understand what matters most to people living with cancer.
Join Denis for a special virtual session to hear his story, what it means to be a patient partner, and how Terry Fox School Run fundraising is helping support cancer research that can make a real difference for people like him.
Luisa Izzi and Christine Caron
Sessions in French!
Luisa Izzi completed her PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Toronto. Since 2019, she has been a Project Manager for the Quebec node of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network. Her role is to bring together clinicians and researchers to advance research to better understand cancer and improve patient care. She is excited to talk with students about Terry Fox and how, together, we can make a difference for people affected by cancer.
Christine Caron has been a Project Manager for MOHCCN since 2021. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the Université de Montréal and has worked as a Research Assistant at CRCHUM with Dr. Mes-Masson since 2015. Passionate about cancer research, she believes that bringing together diverse research efforts can make, and will continue to make, a meaningful difference in the lives of many Canadians.
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION FAQS
No Fee Required
We offer all presentations free of charge, and ask that you do your fundraising best in return!
Duration
Each virtual presentation runs for approximately 30 or 40 minutes, including time for a short Q & A.
Platform Options
We offer presentations via three convenient platforms:
Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams.
Booking Availability
Book your presentation early to secure your spot, as presentations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flexible Options
Book a classroom or an entire school for a presentation!
Coast to Coast
Join us as schools from all across Canada participate in each virtual presentation!
For more information, reach out to us anytime at nishi.bansal@terryfox.org.