Firefighters pull serious weight at Fox run

The recently-released fundraising results from the 2022 Terry Fox Run had social media buzzing last week as the Lloydminster Firefighters team was among the top 10 fundraising teams in the Manitoba/Saskatchewan region, helping the Border City finish fourth overall in the province.

Members of the Lloydminster Fire Services raised a total of $1,675 during last September’s run, which helped bring Lloyd’s overall total to $11,554. Prince Albert finished third with $17,933, Regina second

As of Monday, there are 100 active wildfires in Alberta. There have been 405 reported wildfires in 2023. For more infor - with $29,257 and Saskatoon finished first by raising $30,446.

For members of the Lloydminster Fire Fighters Association, the fight against cancer is home that hits close to home.

“You don’t have to look far to find someone who’s affected by cancer and this cause is one that hits all-tooclose to home for firefighters as cancer is the leading cause of death amongst firefighters in North America,” said Captain Brad Martin on behalf of the Lloydminster Fire Fighter’s Association.

“Medical evidence actually shows fire - mation, view the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.

To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in fighters have four times the risk of cancers compared to the general population.

“When we’re out fighting house fires, when those fires are burning, it’s a toxic soup of chemicals from plastics and synthetics, so we’re really proud to be able to participate and show our support for the Terry Fox Run.”

Lloydminster can also brag about having the second-highest donation percentage increase in 2022 with a whopping 171 per cent increase. The Border City was beaten out by Coronach, Sask., which saw a 173 per cent increase; so close!

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