Calgary students lace up for Terry Fox School Run
Thousands of Calgary students laced up for the Terry Fox School Run on Friday.
Among those taking part was 10-year-old Easton Beatch, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in July.
After two emergency surgeries and radiation at a Florida hospital, the youngster is back at school and behind him is everyone at Tanbridge Academy.
His mother Amanda is a teacher there and she helped staff and students dedicate this year's run to Easton.
More than $3,000 dollars was raised for Kids Cancer Care in Calgary.
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