36 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2017 Mailbox Letters to the editor continued from page 2 Biking, running and walking for another successful year Dear Editor Terry Fox is the face of hope for cancer research. To this day Terry’s Marathon of Hope inspires and motivates people to raise much-needed funds for cancer research. On Sunday September 17, the sun was shining as 457 people gathered to participate in the annual Port Perry Terry Fox Run. Since 1994 our community Terry Fox Run along with participating schools have raised an amazing $1,067,813.35. The Terry Fox Foundation has a single goal – to fund innovative cancer research. The Foundation continues to be a leading investor in cancer research with an 83-cent fundraising cost ratio. The Terry Fox Research Institute invests in research with the potential for best outcomes. I would encourage people to visit the Terry Fox Foundation website to learn more about the different types of cancer research that is funded. What a great day we had with participants taking a ride, run or walk along the route. This was the 24th annual TFR in Port Perry and it’s amazing to see three generations of families participating and their many dogs to raise $30,261.50. A big thank you to all participants, volunteers and sponsors for making the day such a big success! Thank you, Elizabeth McArthur Maurice Midgley, our smiling crossing guard! Dear Editor There are so many people who add to the layout of our days. So many times we get caught up in a rush and forget to pause and truly appreciate all these amazing people we encounter as we journey through our day. This incredible man takes that pause with every single person he encounters. He endures every form of weather and faces it every morning and afternoon with an unwavering smile. We are so blessed to have him as part of our community. He puts the safety and well-being of our children first and foremost and makes a connection with every one he crosses. Thanks to Maurice, for your genuine smile and for pouring your heart into what you do and for keeping all of our babies (and us) safe. The school year has started and we are very happy to have Maurice Midgley back as our crossing guard on Queen Street for R.H. Cornish Public School. Sincerely, Kelly MacArthur The 9th annual Port Perry Town and Country House Tour that took place on Saturday September 16, turned out to be a beautiful day to visit homes throughout Scugog. Rick Quirk (inset), one of the many volunteers, greeted the people who came to 100 Perry Street, Port Perry (top photo).