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Wallaceburg is proud to have joined in on this nation-wide tradition as the town has participated in the event since 1982. Since then, there has been a rich legacy of leadership, volunteerism and civic pride.

This year marks the ninth year that Brad and Moira Eggett are organizing the event for Wallaceburg.

Last year (2024), Brad was diagnosed with cancer, leukemia (CML - chronic myelocytic leukemia). He stresses his appreciation for the Terry Fox Foundation as they strive for treatments of cancers including blood cancers such as his.