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Cancer Survivor Inspires Through Terry Fox Run
19 Sep
Summary
- Chelsea Mitchell celebrates 10 years cancer-free after stem cell transplant.
- Terry Fox Foundation research advancements were crucial to Mitchell's survival.
- Prince Albert aims to raise $40,000 for cancer research in 2026.
Chelsea Mitchell, a childhood cancer survivor, is celebrating a decade of being cancer-free following a life-saving stem cell transplant in March 2014. She credits the Terry Fox Foundation's research for the medical advancements that made her survival possible.
Mitchell, now a registered nurse, volunteers with the Prince Albert Terry Fox Run alongside her mother. This year's honorary chairperson, breast cancer survivor Kim Pagé, also highlights the vital role of the foundation's funded research in early detection and treatments.
Prince Albert has a long history with the Terry Fox Run, raising over $36,700 last year. The community aims to reach $40,000 in 2026 through various fundraising events, including an online auction and a seniors' walk.
The national Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised over $1 billion for research, anticipates millions of Canadians participating in runs nationwide. The School Run will also take place this fall, involving over 10,000 schools.
