Giant Tiger Stores Across Canada Rally Behind Local Schools to Carry Terry Fox's Legacy Forward

– More than 260 Giant Tiger stores will each provide $500 to support a matched local school and its Terry Fox School Run fundraising efforts –

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 17, 2026 /CNW/ -- Giant Tiger stores across Canada are once again rallying behind local schools in support of the Terry Fox Foundation, bringing a four-year national partnership to life in the communities they serve.

For the second consecutive year, more than 260 Giant Tiger stores will each provide $500 to support a matched local school and its Terry Fox fundraising efforts. This year's commitment represents more than $130,000 in support, as Giant Tiger marks its fourth year partnering with the Terry Fox Foundation and continues its commitment to raising funds for cancer research and carrying Terry Fox's legacy forward.

For Giant Tiger store owners and teams, the partnership is about more than fundraising. With stores rooted in communities across the country, teams are passionate about giving back locally and supporting causes that matter to their customers and neighbours. The Terry Fox Foundation is one of those causes, bringing together schools, families, customers and store teams around a Canadian legacy that continues to resonate across generations.

"Our stores are part of the communities they serve, and our store owners and teams are incredibly passionate about finding meaningful ways to give back," said Alison Scarlett, Head of PR, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Giant Tiger Stores Limited. "The Terry Fox Foundation is a cause that resonates deeply across our network. By connecting our stores with local schools, we're able to support something our communities care about while helping a new generation of Canadians learn about Terry's story and carry his legacy forward."

"The Terry Fox Foundation is near and dear to so many of us in our community," said Sacha, store owner of Giant Tiger Trenton, Ont., whose store was the top fundraiser in 2025. "Many of us grew up participating in Terry Fox Runs ourselves, and now we get to see another generation of students carry that tradition forward. Our team looks forward to getting behind this every year. It brings our associates, customers and community together around something that means a lot to all of us, and I'm incredibly proud of the way our community continues to show up."

"Giant Tiger's local stores across the country are helping to inspire the next generation of Terry Fox supporters by getting behind students and their fundraising efforts," said Michael Mazza, CEO of the Terry Fox Foundation.

"Through their school match program, stores are creating a powerful connection between local businesses, schools and communities, while teaching young people the power of philanthropy and the impact they can have when they come together for a cause they believe in. We are incredibly grateful to Giant Tiger for helping students experience the impact of Terry's legacy firsthand and empowering them to be part of realizing Terry's dream of a world without cancer."

Over four years of partnership with the Terry Fox Foundation, Giant Tiger has contributed more than $412,000 in support of cancer research and Terry Fox fundraising efforts. That support continues to be driven by Giant Tiger store owners and teams across Canada, who are passionate about giving back and making a difference in the communities they call home.

For more information on the Terry Fox Foundation and the Terry Fox School Run, visit terryfox.org 

About Terry Fox Foundation:

The Terry Fox Foundation honours the vision and spirit of Terry Fox while raising critical funds for cancer research. As a leading national charitable organization, the Foundation engages more than 20,000 passionate volunteers and 3.5 million students in nearly 10,000 annual fundraising events across the country. In February 2026, the Foundation surpassed $1 billion raised for cancer research -- a historic milestone made possible by decades of support from millions of Canadians. Visit terryfox.org for more information and to learn how you can help take Terry's Marathon of Hope across the finish line.

About Giant Tiger:

Giant Tiger is Canada's leading hard discount retailer, focused on delivering low prices on quality essentials Canadians trust. Dedicated to a culture of affordability through low prices, community support and empowering its locally owned franchises, Giant Tiger has over 260 locations across Canada and employs more than 10,000 members of Team Tiger. All Giant Tiger locations are locally owned or operated by a team member who knows the community. Whether Canadians are shopping in store or online at GiantTiger.com, Giant Tiger is where low prices, quality essentials and community support come together to be Canada's place to save more money.

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