Terry Fox (1958 – 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist. In 1980, he began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. He hoped to raise one dollar from each of Canada's 24 million people. He began in St. John's, Newfoundland, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. After 143 days and 5,373km/3,339 miles, he was forced to end his run outside Thunder Bay, ON, when the cancer spread to his lungs. His hopes of overcoming the disease and completing his marathon ended when he died nine months later.
The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research. Almost $900 million has been raised in his name.
And we're off!
The route was 6 laps around the Terry Fox Miracle Mile.
The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research. Almost $900 million has been raised in his name.
And we're off!
2 comments:
Hi Teena,
What an inspiring read. Thank-you. I just wanted to let you know that my son Salik C. has been organizing this run at the Canoe Landing at City Place for the last 13 years and he works tirelessly every year to make sure that it is a success. It is people like you who make us all feel that the effort was worth it and of course that your support along with it helps a great cause.
I'll probably do this one again this year.
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