The Terry Fox Run charity event took place in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning and was attended by nearly 20,000 Vietnamese and foreign participants.

More than VND2 billion (US$ 88,046) was raised, all of which will be used to support cancer research in Vietnam.

A photo of Terry Fox is seen being displayed at the charity run.

The international Terry Fox Run, which has now reached its 37th year, is held around the world in memory of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.

An active teenager involved in multiple sports, Fox was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer before having his right leg amputated 15 centimeters above the knee in 1977.

While in hospital, he was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients, many of whom were children, that he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

Family members pose at the charity event.

His Marathon of Hope began on April 12, 1980 and he managed to run a total of 5,373 kilometers after 143 days before his cancer made it impossible for him to continue.

Fox passed away on June 8, 1981 at the tender age of 22.

Foreigners participate in the Terry Fox Run.

Every year since, the Terry Fox Run has been held in countries around the world in support of his dream of finding a cure for cancer.

Over CAD750 million ($587.4 million) has been raised by the event globally.

A foreign man pushes his daughter in a baby carriage during the charity run.

A young boy enjoys himself.

A young girl cycles at the charity run.

Thousands of people take part in the run.

Some bring their pets to join the event.

Some bring their pets to join the event.

Two foreign runners sprint toward the finish line.

A group of university students receive certificates after completing the charity run.

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