Terry Fox
Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who became a national hero after his courageous run across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma, he lost his leg to cancer but embarked on the Marathon of Hope in 1980, running nearly 3,339 miles on one leg before his journey was cut short by the spread of his cancer. His legacy continues through the Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised millions for cancer research in his name.
Born on Jul 28, 1958 (67 years old)
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Terry Fox is a legendary Canadian marathoner known for his Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research.
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Canada:
Terry Fox is rightly considered to be one of the 'greatest Canadians' – a young man who transformed our country’s national vocabulary of courage.
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Terry Fox set out to run across Canada and raise $1-million for cancer research after losing his leg to cancer.
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Canada:
The Terry Fox Foundation is named for the runner who died in 1981 after a recurrence of cancer.
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India:
The updated version showcases prominent Canadians, including Terry Fox.
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United Kingdom:
The new video cycles through images of famous Canadians, including Terry Fox and Gordon Lightfoot.
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The Terry Fox Foundation needed music for a short film to mark the Marathon of Hope’s 45th anniversary.
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