Get Ready to Be Inspired — Terry Fox Virtual Presentations Are Back!
Don’t miss out on an incredible experience! Sign up for a fun, high-energy live virtual presentation featuring Kirsten Fox (Terry Fox’s niece), our inspiring Terry Fox School Ambassador, or one of our other amazing guest speakers. This engaging live presentation will not only bring your students together and spark meaningful conversations, but it will also motivate and inspire your school community to get involved and raise funds with purpose and passion. Schools across Canada are stepping up to help “Finish It” and your school can join the movement too!
This year’s presentations will once again feature an exciting lineup of live guest speakers, including cancer survivors, researchers, and other changemakers, who will share personal stories of resilience, hope, and the ongoing mission to finish what Terry started. Scroll to the bottom to see a list of guest speakers, dates, and booking links.
Can’t find a time that works? Schools will be able to access a recording of Kirsten Fox’s and our Ambassador’s presentation here early in September!
Presentations are free of charge and open to all grade levels.
We offer 30 or 40 minute sessions for various grade levels in English and French!
(Click on the session types to see availability and register)
(Click on the session types to see availability and register)
Kirsten Fox (Terry Fox’s niece)
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!
VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS IN ENGLISH
Domenico Meleca,
Cancer Survivor
SUITABLE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS!
Domenico Meleca is an 18-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.