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May 26, 2008 · Terrance Stanley Fox, CC, Order of the Dogwood, athlete, humanitarian, cancer research activist (born 28 July 1958 in Winnipeg, MB; died 28 June 1981 in New Westminster, BC). After losing his right leg to cancer at age 18, Terry Fox decided to run across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research.
Terrance Stanley Fox CC OD (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, having had one leg amputated due to cancer, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
Jul 28, 2010 · Terry Fox, Canadian activist who became a national hero and an inspirational figure for his battle against cancer. Through his Marathon of Hope event, a race across Canada, he raised millions of dollars for cancer research before his death in 1981.
A newly nurtured reservoir of compassion, combined with a fierce determination to bring an end to the suffering cancer causes, set Terry on a path that, quite simply, changed the world. Terry Fox is a symbol of hope in Canadian history and a pivotal movement in the battle against cancer.
Sep 19, 2010 · A look back at the life and journey of Terry Fox, a Canadian hero.Updated in 2021: More than $850M has now been raised in Terry's name.
Oct 29, 2015 · Terry Fox was 22 years old in 1980 when he set out to run approximately 8,000 kilometres across Canada. This was a rarely attempted feat, and the fact that Fox planned to do so on one leg made his efforts even more remarkable.
Oct 3, 2020 · Terry Fox, shown during his run across Canada to raise money for cancer research in 1980, had to stop his journey just west of Thunder Bay, Ont., when his cancer returned and spread to his...
Sep 5, 2018 · “Terry Fox, Anything’s Possible” (12 minutes) A refreshing documentary that updates Terry Fox’s gripping story for today’s youth by featuring modern accounts of young cancer survivors,...
Chris Hadfield,Canadian Astronaut. Terry had a mental strength that outshone even his physical strength – which was in itself remarkable! Then he was an athlete in its truest form, and today he is both a legend and a hero.
In 1977, 18-year-old Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer and gave up his right leg to prevent the spread of the disease. After 14 months of training, Terry convinced the Canadian Cancer Society to help sponsor his run across Canada to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
