The Seventh Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research

Cancer Affects Everyone, Whether Directly or Indirectly

The Regent Bangkok, the Oncological (Cancer) Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen and the Canadian Embassy invite you to join the 7th Terry Fox Run at The Regent Bangkok on Sunday morning, December 2 to raise funds for cancer research.

Terry Fox was a brave young Canadian who had his right leg amputated above the knee in 1977 following cancer diagnosis. While in hospital Terry was so overcome by the suffering of cancer patients that he decided to run across Canada to raise both awareness of the disease and funds for cancer research. The run became known as the Marathon of Hope. He ran for 143 days and over 3,000 miles until he had to stop due to the return of cancer. Terry died shortly before his 23rd birthday in June 1981.

Mr. Isadore Sharp, chairman and founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts was one of the many people inspired by Terry=s brave Marathon of Hope and became the founder of the Terry Fox Run which has become an annual event at every Four Seasons and Regent hotel around the world.

The year 2001 is the 21st Anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope. The Run in Bangkok will be presided over by the Canadian Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Andrew McAlister, Dr. Staporn Leelanuntakit, President of the Oncological Society of Thailand and the General Manager of The Regent Bangkok, Mr. Guy Rigby.

Beginning and ending inside the Lumpini Park, the Run promises to be a fun and enjoyable Sunday outing for families, joggers and health enthusiasts of all ages. Both the 5 km and 10 km routes are perfect for running or walking, so even the elderly or families with young children can participate. Registration starts from 7:00 am to 7:45 am and the official start time is at 8:00 am.

Tickets are 250 Baht each and include an official 2001 Terry Fox T-shirt, official finishing certificate, refreshment, post-run entertainment and the chance to win air tickets, hotel accommodations and other prizes. Tickets are available at The Regent Bangkok=s Concierge Counter, Health Club or The Regent Shop at telephone number 02-251 6127 or fax number 02-253 9195.

Categories for prizes include:

· Winner for Men (5 km)

· Winner for Women (5 km)

· Winner for Men (10 km)

· Winner for Women (10 km)

· Youngest Runner

· Oldest Runnder

· Largest Corporate Group

· Fanciest Outfit



Families, companies and the community are encouraged to join together and raise awareness and funds for cancer research in Thailand. All proceeds raised from the event will again go directly to the Oncological (Cancer) Society of Thailand under the Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen for cancer research.

In addition to the December 2 Run, a Terry Fox Fun Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, November 30, 2001 at Navatanee Golf Club. Registration from 11:30 am and tee times are from 12:30 pm for two man best ball. For further information on the fun golf tournament, please contact Khun Pranee Phanitsiri at 02-251 6127 extension 1601.

Since 1995, The Regent Bangkok has organised the Terry Fox Run and has raised over 4.2 million Baht for the Society which has been used for the following projects:

- Prevention of Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in Nakorn Pathom

- Research into the role of the Sentinel Node Biopsy Cancer

- Provision of a support tool to aid in the evaluation for mamographic findings in the population

- Development of a mammalian cell culture technique to detect cancer chemopreventative agents in neem flowers and assessing their possible use

- The establishment of a DNA laboratory at the National Cancer Institute

All costs to stage the events are entirely dependent on sponsorships and donations.

Please join The Regent Bangkok in supporting cancer research and honouring a brave young man on December 2, 2001. Your support is imperative to the success of this event and will be greatly appreciated by those who benefit from funds raised for this research. Information on The Terry Fox Run worldwide is available from www.terryfoxrun.org