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Fred Fox Inspires Students at Northridge Public School

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Fred Fox, Terry Foxs brother, inspired students at Northridge Public School with his talk about Terrys legacy. The school, known for its strong support of the Terry Fox Run, raised over $300,000 for cancer research. Students like Logan Boyce, a leukemia survivor, found the talk especially meaningful, as the runs have funded treatments like his own. Teacher Heidi Fretz, who lost her husband to pancreatic cancer, also shared a personal connection. Freds tour ensures Terrys story continues to inspire new generations in the fight against cancer.

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Fred Fox Inspires Students at Northridge Public School

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Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fred Fox Inspires Students at Northridge Public School. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 24th. Welcome in. This is Vancouver News today, where local news meets AI. Fred Fox, brother of the late Terry Fox, visited Northridge Public School in London, Ontario on March 24th, 2026, where he spoke to 500 students about his brother's legacy. This stop marked day two of Fred Spring tour, as he visits between 130 schools across Canada each year to promote cancer research fundraising. The school stands out for its strong support of the Terry Fox run, raising $31,400 in 2025 to lead all. London schools, with a total of over $306,000 since the event began. Students like 13-year-old Logan Boyce, a leukemia survivor diagnosed at age four, found the talk especially meaningful, knowing the runs have, funded treatments like his own. Teacher Heidi Fretz, who lost her husband to pancreatic cancer six years ago, also shared a personal tie, having supported the cause during his illness.

Fretz efforts ensure Terry's story inspires new generations in the fight against cancer.

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