Giant Tiger Stores Limited is marking the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope by continuing its partnership with the Terry Fox Foundation, committing over $130,000 in matching donations to support school fundraising across Canada.
Now in its third year, the initiative sees more than 260 schools receive up to $500 each from their local Giant Tiger store to support their Terry Fox School Run fundraising goals. The school run program aims to honour Terry Fox’s legacy while raising funds for cancer research and inspiring community involvement.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Terry Fox Foundation, a cause that resonates deeply with our customers, stores, and communities across Canada,” said Alison Scarlett, Head of PR, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility at Giant Tiger. “Through this partnership, we support and empower our local stores to lead school initiatives that encourage youth involvement in their Terry Fox School Run, helping to foster a Canada-wide culture of generosity, resilience and hope.”
The Terry Fox School Run remains a significant event in many Canadian classrooms, with students taking part in physical activity while fundraising for cancer research. Since the partnership began, Giant Tiger has contributed over $265,000 to the foundation.
“Thanks to the incredible support of Giant Tiger, we have been able to boost the fundraising efforts of 263 Terry Fox School Runs across Canada,” said Wendy Fric, Senior Director of School Runs at the Terry Fox Foundation. “Over the past few years, this generosity has helped inspire students to connect with Terry’s story, building a legacy of empathy, resilience and hope in classrooms nationwide.”
Fric added that Giant Tiger’s continued involvement has made the School Run “even more meaningful” during this milestone anniversary. “On behalf of the School Run Organizers across Canada, thank you Giant Tiger for supporting them to go the distance.”
Giant Tiger store teams across the country are actively engaged in their communities and support causes that have local impact. For many store owners, the Terry Fox Foundation holds personal meaning.
“Supporting the Terry Fox Foundation and our local School Run is incredibly meaningful to me and my staff,” said Luisa, store owner of Giant Tiger in Winnipeg, Man., whose store was the top fundraiser in 2024. “Terry’s legacy inspires us all, and giving back through our store allows us to honour him and this classic Canadian tradition, while supporting families in our own community who are impacted by cancer.”
According to Giant Tiger, community giving is central to the company’s identity. All 260-plus locations are locally owned or operated, reinforcing the brand’s focus on grassroots engagement.
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