This just crossed my desk and some of you might be interested. While for most Canadians the question probably is if anybody can do this, I know that there are a number of runners in Club Fat Ass who could take on this challenge (actually, one might argue that most runners would adapt to this kind of mileage) The main issue would be the time committment:
Greetings Canadian athletes,
Are you a passionate athlete who draws inspiration from Terry Fox's
Marathon of Hope?
At CBC Television, we are presently creating a program which would
illustrate in detail what Terry accomplished in 1980. The event will
reacquaint new and existing generations with Terry's example of
athleticism, determination and self-sacrifice.
A team of twelve runners will start the marathon in St. John's, NFLD on
April 12th. Each participant will attempt to run 3,339 miles in 143 days -
matching Terry's daily mileage - arriving in Thunder Bay, ON on Labour Day
weekend. Our camera crews will document the journey from the first day of
training through to the end of the run, providing viewers with updates on
the participants and their fundraising efforts.
Our first episode, to air in April on CBC, will see the introduction of
the participants and the stakes set for the run. Terry's enduring and
building legacy will be highlighted. We are working in conjunction with
the Terry Fox Foundation, who in the past have declined proposals where
the intent is to symbolically or literally finish the Marathon of Hope.
This concept does not infringe on that wish.
If you are interested in participating in, or supporting, this initiative
-- we want to hear from you. We welcome any questions at any time along
the way.
An ideal candidate would possess the following:
1) They have been inspired by Terry's story and have a history of
supporting Terry's vision and principles
2) They have the ability and willingness to fundraise
3) They believe and offer evidence that they are capable of physically
attempting the run
4) They are willing and able to put aside work/other commitments for 4 and
a half months to document their personal journey.
Do you have what it takes to go the distance?
If you would like to participate as a runner in this historic event,
please reply to marathonofhope2009@gmail.com , sending us your contact
information and telling us why you are the ideal candidate for the show.
In addition, we ask that you please create a 3-5 minute video so we can
see you in action. Your video should include: Your name, age, hometown and
why you want to be a participant in the Marathon of Hope 2009.
Please upload your video to YouTube.
Need extra help uploading your video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFyIT7rVZ0Q
Deadline for applications:
January 8, 2008
Please notify us immediately by sending the URL when you've uploaded your
video.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Michelle & Lara,
Marathon of Hope 2009
