Mr. Speaker, it has been 16 years since Terry Fox undertook his Marathon of Hope. This year Terry Fox runs across Canada and abroad carried on his great tradition and raised more money for cancer research.
In the riding of Peterborough there were runs in the city of Peterborough and in the village of Havelock where Terry stayed overnight during his run. Both these events did very well.
However, the spotlight was stolen again this year by our high schools, St. Peter's, Crestwood, Kenner, PCVS, Thomas A. Stewart, Adam Scott, Lakefield and Norwood.
More than 5,000 students raised more than $100,000 to exceed last year's amazing total of $99,000. Once again a record for Canada.
Peterborough students proudly continue to carry on the tradition of Terry Fox, providing money for research which will beat cancer.