Ministerial Message for the 25th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope

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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of
Hope, schools across Canada are participating in the National School Day
Run by having fundraising events on September 16, 2005. The annual Terry
Fox Run will then take place in communities across Canada on September
18. We are pleased to recognize the efforts of the thousands of young
people and volunteers who participate in these events across Canada. These
events continue the vision of Terry Fox by giving hope to those stricken
with cancer and by raising millions of dollars for cancer research.
Cancer is currently the leading cause of premature death in Canada and
is expected to be the leading cause of death within the next several years.
In Canada, we are fortunate to have dedicated comprehensive cancer agencies
and programs that give Canadians access to the best treatments and care,
as well as an extensive network of charitable and non-governmental organizations
to help Canadians with cancer, and their families, cope with the impacts
of the disease.
Effective cancer control is a complex process that requires the collaborative
efforts of all cancer stakeholders across a wide variety of sectors. The
Government of Canada works with non-governmental organizations and provincial
and territorial governments to help reduce incidence, illness and death,
through the development of a cancer control strategy for Canada. In recognition
of the 25th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, the 2005 Federal
Budget included a $10-million grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada
to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Canada will also be hosting the 1st International Cancer Control Congress
from October 23-26, 2005 in Vancouver, Canada. The Congress will help
delegates from high, middle and low income countries to build and make
population strategies more effective.
As Minister of Health and Minister of State for Public Health, we applaud
the dedication of the volunteers supporting Terry Fox Runs across Canada,
and encourage all Canadians to support or participate in 25th anniversary
events to help keep Terry's dream alive.

The Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh
Minister of Health
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Minister of State (Public Health)

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