Emilie’s Annual Friends of Fox Fundraising

A young girl and an adult man smiling and standing beside a pink poster that reads 'Emilie’s 2nd Annual Friends of Fox Fundraiser' with a QR code, inside a building with glass doors and an outdoor patio visible in the background.

Darrell Fox and Emilie at the 2nd Annual Fundraiser

Emilie’s annual event is an inspiring evening of food, community, and fundraising in support of cancer research. The first event took place in 2023 and has continued to grow each year, thanks in part to the participation of Darrell Fox, Terry Fox’s brother, who co-hosts the event each year.

Emilie raises additional funds through lemonade and bake stands, the Terry Fox School Run, and other special events throughout the year.

Donations are welcome year-round, with 100% supporting the Terry Fox Foundation. Please click on the link below to donate to life-saving cancer research today.

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Friends of Fox at the Canucks

To mark the 45th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, our family approached Canucks Sports & Entertainment with the idea of bringing the Fox family to the April 12 game to honour Terry’s legacy through a special in-game tribute featuring the powerful “Finish It” video. The tribute was embraced wholeheartedly, leading to an unforgettable moment where the arena fell silent and then erupted in a standing ovation as Terry’s brother Darrell Fox appeared on the big screen, acknowledging Terry’s continuing impact.

A young girl in a blue T-shirt and navy shorts running on a paved driveway on a sunny day with trees and bushes in the background.
A young girl smiling and holding two books, one black and white with a photo of a runner, and one colorful titled 'Terry Fox and me'.
Two young girls stand outdoors in a grassy area holding books about Terry Fox, smiling at the camera with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Two young girls smiling and posing next to a statue of a famous soccer player outside Vancouver Whitecaps FC stadium. The girl on the right is holding a stuffed animal and a paper bag, both wearing casual clothing.
Emilie and Alessandra are fundraising at a table with a sign that reads 'Please Support Terry Fox' with books, cookies, and a bracelet display for fundraising.
Two young girls smiling and standing in front of a historical display with a large black-and-white photograph of a young man lifting a barbell and text about Terry Fox's cancer journey and his idea of running across Canada to raise awareness and fund
A girl giving a presentation at a podium in front of an audience of children in a large room. A large screen behind her displays a slide with a photo of two people, the name Emilie van den HOUT, and some background information.
Two young girls standing beside a statue of a male athlete. The girl on the left has brown hair in a ponytail, wearing a pink and white checkered long-sleeve shirt and white pants. The girl on the right has blonde hair, wearing a green, white, and bl
A lemonade stand with two young girls selling lemonade and baked goods outdoors on a street, under a canopy, with colorful signs advertising items and prices.
A group of people are gathered inside at an event, with some standing near a table covered with brochures, lanyards, and QR codes. A young girl with long red hair, wearing a black cap and white hoodie, is seated at the table, smiling at the camera. B
A young girl wearing a purple cap, white t-shirt with a black-and-white portrait print, blue shorts, and a pink wristband, standing on a dirt trail in a forest with tall trees and a clear blue sky visible in the background.
A smiling young girl wearing a blue cap and gray t-shirt with Canada-themed graphics stands in front of a Canadian flag hanging on a chain-link fence outside. She holds a fork and is near a table with plates and food, sunny weather, and greenery in t

A big thank you to our incredible partners for supporting our fundraisers!

My Inspiration

Since learning about Terry Fox from my grade one teacher, I have taught my friends and family about cancer and why it’s important to support cancer research by fundraising. Terry is a hero!

A young girl in a dark winter coat, purple boots, and jeans, holding a plush toy, stands on snow in front of statues of runners outside a stadium. The stadium has glass and metal architecture, and a digital sign in the background displays the message 'We are here because we want technology to happen.'
Two young girls sitting on a wooden porch, holding books titled 'Terry Fox' and smiling at the camera.
A girl and an older man standing together at an indoor ice hockey game, with the rink and audience in the background. The girl is wearing a white hoodie and a black baseball cap, and the man is wearing a white T-shirt with a Canadian map and the words 'Marathon for Hope.' They are smiling and posing for the photo.
Two young girls smiling and standing in front of a large black-and-white poster of Terry Fox, a cancer survivor and runner, with a younger girl holding a donut in her hand. The poster includes a photograph of Terry Fox lifting weights and text about his story and the idea of running across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

What I have raised so far….

2021

$2,682

2022

$2,815

2023

$5,664

2024

$7,940

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I can’t believe I was in the NEWS!

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