Terrance Stanley Fox was mostly known for his attempt at running across Canada for cancer research. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 28th 1958. He was raised in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia and he was very athletic during his younger years. In 1977 while he was studying kinesiology, he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called steogenic sarcoma. This caused his leg to be amputated six inches above his knee. During his recovery, he thought of the idea for the Marathon of Hope. The Marathon of Hope was a run across Canada to raise both money and awareness for cancer research. .
He began his run on April 12th, 1980 in St-John's, Newfoundland. In the beginning of the marathon everyone thought he was just another crazy man with a crazy idea. No one could have ever believed that a normal man would ever run across Canada, let alone a man only with only one leg. As he made his way threw the provinces people started to take him more serious and believed in him more and more. .
On September 1st 1980, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres, the doctor's had found cancer in Terry's lungs forcing him to stop the marathon. Many people were sad to see that not only Terry was sick but also not able to see him enjoy the way he has impacted Canada today. He passed away on June 28th, 1981, one month before his 23rd birthday. His dream was to collect $1 from every Canadian. .
To remember Terry Fox, a mountain in British Columbia was named after him and he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. Today the Marathon of Hope is anual thing every year and many awards and grants are named after him.
Terry Fox: Biography Early Life Terrance Stanley Fox was born on July 28, 1958 to parents Betty and Rolly Fox. ... Terry's mother said that even as a young child, Terry's most prominent characteristics were tenacity and patience. ... Terry grew up in a family of sport lovers. ... Terry's cancer had spread to both of his lungs. ... Terry fox died on Sunday, June 28, 1981, with his family around him. ...
THE MARATHON OF HOPE: Terry Fox: A Canadian Hero And Legend Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, but raised in Port Coquitlam, B.C. Terrance Stanley Fox was going to become a legacy of Canada and no one would ever forget him. ... That is when Terry decided he wanted to make a difference. ... Terry died one month before his 23rd birthday. ... Not just Terry but a lot of people. ...
For example, a hero from peoples heart, Terry Fox attempted to run across Canada to fight and fundraise for cancer. ... Terry fox is the true definition of heroism as he strives to make the world a better place, while inspiring millions to follow his steps. ...
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